Software Engineer, iOS, Level 5

About the role

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. We’re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

​We’re looking for a Software Engineer, iOS to join Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

- Create and refine high performance mobile apps that push the limits of mobile technology

- Build fun, new products that are very stable and run smoothly

- Design, architect and implement well-tested Objective-C software which powers experiences in Snapchat’s camera

- Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features

- Carefully evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision

- Work with the Design team to hone in on the best UI and infrastructure practices

- Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality

- Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production ready quality code

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

- Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime and processes which run “under the hood”

- Knowledge of the OS internals, compilers, optimization for low-power and mobile systems

- Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS

- Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills

- Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices

- Proficiency in, or a strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with the critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks.

- Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices

Minimum Qualifications:

- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience

- 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field +2+ years of post-grad software development experience