Software Engineer, Augmented Reality, Level 4

Snap Inc.

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CAPalo Alto, CASan Francisco, CA
Salary: $157,000–$235,000 / yr
Posted: 1 day ago
Freshness: Confirmed live today
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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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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TL;DR · Software Engineer, Augmented Reality, Level 4

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Software Engineer, Augmented Reality, Level 4 joins the Lenses Platform team to advance the look, feel, and flow of user-facing software for Spectacles. This role involves building performant real-time 3D applications optimized for resource-constrained AR hardware while maintaining a unified user experience across the Snap OS platform. You will design deep integrations with system-level features and platform APIs, drive architectural decisions for complex spatial applications, and mentor other engineers. The position requires proficiency in 3D math, data structures, and algorithms, along with experience using 3D engines or frameworks such as C#, Unity, C++, Unreal, JavaScript, TypeScript, Lens Studio, Three.js, Babylon.js, or Godot. You will solve technical challenges related to multi-modal interactive UI systems and natural interactions within a three-dimensional, context-aware augmented reality environment.

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Skills

Augmented Reality Lens Studio Unity C++ C# Three.js Babylon.js Godot JavaScript TypeScript Shaders 3D Math Data Structures Algorithms API Design UI Frameworks AI

What you'll do

Build and maintain the look, feel, and flow of user-facing software interactions for Spectacles.
Create spatial experiences using human-centered, multi-modal interactive and UI systems for augmented reality.
Lead technical planning and architectural decisions for complex AR applications from concept to delivery.
Design and implement deep integrations with system-level features, services, and platform APIs.
Build performant real-time 3D applications optimized for resource-constrained AR hardware.
Define and execute the technical roadmap for AR applications and use-cases.
Mentor and develop other AR engineers to elevate team capabilities and technical growth.

What we're looking for

BS / BA degree or equivalent years of experience.
2+ years of experience building real-time 3D interactive applications with any 3D engine or framework.
Proven track record of tech leading complex user-facing spatial applications from concept through delivery.
Experience integrating with native/OS services, system-level features, and platform APIs.
Demonstrated ability to build performant real-time applications on resource-constrained devices.
Strong 3D math and software engineering fundamentals with data structures and algorithms.
Experience mentoring engineers and elevating team technical capabilities.
Experience using AI as part of an engineering workflow (preferred).

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