Embedded Engineer, Operating System

Snap Inc.

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Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

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As an Embedded Engineer joining the Snap Lab team, you will lead or contribute to the design and implementation of embedded software for consumer products, working across all layers of the system including kernel development, synchronization primitives, memory management, and security. You’ll participate in code reviews and triage product issues by analyzing sources of problems to ensure reliable solutions. The role requires expertise in C/C++, ARM architecture, and experience with Linux-based embedded operating systems like AOSP or Yocto. Familiarity with BSP creation, build systems such as CMake, and a focus on creating energy-efficient software are essential. This position involves working closely with hardware schematics and component data sheets to develop robust and performant solutions for Snapchat’s innovative products.

Skills

C C++ Linux ARM BSP AOSP Yocto Buildroot Cmake Autotools GNU make Ninja Git Debugging Operating Systems Kernel Synchronization Primitives Memory Management Security I/O Systems Persistence Camera Audio

What you'll do

Lead or participate in the design and implementation of embedded software for consumer products.
Design and implement system development components across all layers, including kernel and memory management.
Participate in code reviews to ensure reliable solutions are created.
Triage product issues by analyzing sources of problems and resolving them.
Create Board Support Packages (BSP) for integration into systems.

What we're looking for

2+ years of experience with embedded software development and ARM architecture
Proficiency programming in C or C++
Experience in BSP/Board Support Package, Operating Systems, Linux Embedded OS (AOSP, Yocto, Buildroot)
Strong analytical skills and expertise in software debugging
Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor fundamentals, and dependency management
Ability to read schematics and component data sheets
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

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