Software Engineer, iOS, Level V

Snap Inc.

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Work type
On-site
Location
Bellevue, WALos Angeles, CANew York, NYPalo Alto, CASan Francisco, CA
Salary
$209,000–$313,000 / yr
Posted
1 day ago
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Confirmed live today

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Above market

How this pay compares to similar roles

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This role $261k
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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 V

As a Software Engineer, iOS, Level 5, you will join the Engineering team to create and refine high-performance mobile applications that push the limits of mobile technology. You will design, architect, and implement well-tested Objective-C software powering experiences within the Snapchat camera while collaborating with the Design team to optimize UI and infrastructure practices. Your daily responsibilities include conceptualizing new features, performing code reviews, and utilizing AI tools and high-velocity workflows to ship scalable services. The role requires proficiency in Objective-C, Swift, C/C++, and OpenGL or Metal. You must possess a deep understanding of the Objective-C Runtime, OS internals, multithreading, and performance optimization for mobile systems. This position focuses on solving technical challenges within the camera experience by balancing architectural integrity with high standards for code correctness and security in a production environment.

What does a Software Engineer earn in Washington?

Median $208250 from 378 postings across 36 companies.

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What you'll do

  • Create and refine 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 optimal performance and stability.
  • Conduct code reviews to guarantee high standards of quality and correctness.
  • Utilize AI tools and high-velocity workflows to design and ship scalable services.
  • Collaborate with the Design team to establish best practices for UI and infrastructure.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field or equivalent years of practical work experience.
  • 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience, or Master’s plus 5+ years, or PhD plus 2+ years.
  • Experience with iOS application development.
  • Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime and underlying system processes.
  • Knowledge of OS internals, compilers, and optimization for low-power mobile systems.
  • Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS.
  • Strong CS fundamentals in algorithms, data structures, and software design patterns.
  • Experience with Swift, C/C++, or OpenGL/Metal (preferred).

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