Design Engineer, Core Snapchat

Los Angeles, CA

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. The Product Design team is a small but influential team that steers the future of the core Snapchat application. Our Design Engineers work closely with the CEO and various cross functional leaders to create a design led roadmap to build products and experiences that bring our community together in new and special ways. We’re looking for a Design Engineer to join the Design team at Snap Inc! What you’ll do: Conceive, prototype, and iterate new products Quickly bring new ideas to life through functional prototypes Build creative tooling and internal systems that change and improve how teams across Snap work Occasionally prototype on other platforms, including web, AR, and AI Help drive the design process with engineering teams to ship these new products to users Invent new products by leveraging your technical background and passion for design Deliver outsized impact on products used by hundreds of millions of people every day Learn new skills and collaborate within a multi-functional design studio Work with product designers and user researchers to test new ideas and iterate on feedback Present and pitch your ideas and work directly to the CEO and company leadership Be a lead in cross-functional teams with product managers and engineering to polish and refine the end products we ship Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge and understanding of iOS software engineering principles Ability to know when it’s fine to abandon first principles for a quick proof-of-concept Ability to rapidly prototype fully functional mobile experiences Ability to think at a high level about product strategy Creative problem solving and the ability to iterate on solutions for challenging problems Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools to remain at the forefront of design and engineering trends Minimum

Qualifications: BS/BA 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 + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad software development experience Experience with iOS application development (Objective-C and/or Swift) 3+ years of experience driving product strategy and/or design decisions Preferred

Qualifications: Proficiency with design and rapid prototyping software (e.g. AI, Figma, Sketch, Framer, Origami, Principle) Bringing something new to the table: whether that’s a new perspective on our product, a unique understanding of a particular field, or expertise in something like hardware, AI, 3D graphics, HCI, etc. A portfolio showcasing your work and strong mobile design skills 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 community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the

requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable). Our

Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our

benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and

compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience,

qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $209,000-$313,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $199,000-$297,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $178,000-$266,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Curious what it's like to work at Snap? Meet the people behind our products and discover how our values shape the way we create, innovate, and connect. SPECS: See how Snap is bringing computing into the world around us with SPECS, our next-generation augmented reality glasses built for real life. Snap News: Explore the latest stories about our products, innovation, and the people shaping what's next at Snap. Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy

About Snap Inc.

Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.

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Job details

Salary

$178,000 - $313,000

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Company

NameSnap Inc.
IndustryApps
Team Size5

Funding

Total raised

$3.4B

Last stage

Public

Investors

Benchmark
Lightspeed Venture Partners
IInstitutional Venture Partners
AAlibaba Group
TTencent

Founders

BM

Bobby Murphy

Co-Founder & CTO

RB

Reggie Brown

Original Co-Founder

Evan Spiegel

Evan Spiegel

Co-Founder & CEO

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02

I pitch you to the company

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03

A meeting lands on your calendar

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