Software Engineer, Specs Lenses, Level 5

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. Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world. Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice. Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services. We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join Lens Studio at Snap Inc! What you’ll do: Design, develop, and support features for Snapchat’s AR engine and Lens Studio, enabling AR experiences across Snapchat and Specs Build, integrate, and improve agentic development workflows and tooling Contribute to technical roadmap planning, architecture decisions, and technical specifications Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering Contribute to improving code quality, reliability, performance, and developer productivity Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with modern C++ development Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript Great communication skills; ability to work in a team and lead by example Pragmatic engineering judgment, with the ability to balance iteration speed, reliability, maintainability, and security Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar Understanding of AI systems and agentic workflows Focus on engineering quality, including testing, maintainability, and performance Minimum Qualifications: BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 3+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field Preferred Qualifications: Experience designing or integrating agentic systems, including tool use, context management, evaluation, reliability, or integration into developer workflows Experience with multi-agent systems, agent harness engineering, context engineering, or building tools and ecosystems for AI agents Experience integrating AI or agentic capabilities into production developer workflows or software systems Experience with a 3D engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or a comparable real-time rendering platform Experience with build systems and developer infrastructure such as CMake, Conan, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar Experience with Qt, ImGui, or similar frameworks for building cross-platform desktop software Experience with JavaScript engines, embedded runtimes, or frameworks used to execute and integrate user-provided code Experience working on large or complex codebases If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information . "Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our