Software Engineer, iOS, Level IV

Snap Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WALos Angeles, CANew York, NYPalo Alto, CASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$157,000–$235,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today

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Below market

How this pay compares to similar roles

Similar $211k
This role $196k
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This role pays less than 72% of similar roles. Most pay $192,050–$230,400 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $196k versus about $211k for comparable roles.

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About Snap Inc.

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

Snap Inc. currently has 91 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 80 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR · Software Engineer, iOS, Level IV

The Software Engineer, iOS, Level 4 joins the Engineering team to create and refine high-performance mobile applications that push the limits of mobile technology. In this role, you will design, architect, and implement well-tested Objective-C software powering experiences within the Snapchat camera while conceptualizing and launching new features. You will collaborate with the Design team on UI and infrastructure practices, perform code reviews, and utilize AI tools to build scalable services. The role requires proficiency in Objective-C, Swift, C/C++, and OpenGL or Metal, alongside a deep understanding of the Objective-C Runtime, OS internals, multithreading, and performance optimization for low-power systems. You will solve complex technical challenges involving mobile system constraints and high-performance software architecture to ensure stable, smooth-running products that provide advanced camera experiences for users.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $208250 from 378 postings across 36 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Develop high-performance mobile applications that push the limits of mobile technology.
  • Design, architect, and implement well-tested Objective-C software for Snapchat’s camera features.
  • Conceptualize, develop, and launch new product features.
  • Evaluate technical tradeoffs to ensure stable and smooth user experiences.
  • Perform code reviews to guarantee high standards for quality and correctness.
  • Utilize AI tools and high-velocity workflows to ship scalable, secure services.
  • Optimize mobile systems for performance, low power, and multithreading.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent years of practical work experience.
  • 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience, or a Master’s degree with 1+ year of experience, or a PhD.
  • Experience with iOS application development.
  • Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime and underlying system processes.
  • Proficiency in multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS.
  • Strong computer science fundamentals including algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
  • Ability to leverage AI tools to streamline development while auditing output for architectural integrity and security.
  • Experience with Swift, C/C++, or OpenGL/Metal (preferred).

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