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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
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Listed pay typically runs
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As a Software Engineer, iOS at Level 5, you will join Snap Inc.’s dynamic team to develop high-performance mobile applications for Snapchat’s camera and other innovative features. Your daily tasks include designing, architecting, and implementing Objective-C software that ensures stability and smooth operation of the app while collaborating closely with the design team to enhance UI practices. You’ll also conduct code reviews to maintain quality standards and evaluate technical trade-offs in decision-making processes. Ideal candidates possess a deep understanding of Objective-C runtime, OS internals, and optimization techniques for low-power systems, along with proficiency in multithreading and performance optimization. Experience with Swift, C/C++, OpenGL, or Metal is preferred, as you will work on scalable solutions that push the boundaries of mobile technology at one of the world’s leading tech companies.
Skills
Objective-C
iOS
Swift
C/C++
OpenGL
Metal
Algorithms
Data Structures
Multithreading
Performance Optimization
Design Patterns
UI Infrastructure Practices
Code Reviews
Objective-C Runtime
Compilers
What you'll do
Design and implement high-performance mobile apps using Objective-C.
Develop new features for Snapchat’s camera experience, ensuring stability and performance.
Evaluate technical trade-offs to optimize code quality and efficiency.
Collaborate with the design team on UI practices and infrastructure improvements.
Conduct thorough code reviews to maintain software quality standards.
What we're looking for
At least 6 years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience or equivalent.
Proficient in iOS application development with a strong understanding of Objective-C and Swift.
Expertise in multithreading, performance optimization, and iOS best practices.
Solid foundation in computer science principles including algorithms and data structures.
Experience evaluating technical trade-offs and conducting code reviews for quality assurance.
Swift
Objective-C
UIKit
Foundation
Core Animation
Core Data
multithreading
performance optimization
software design patterns
React Native
C/C++
OpenGL
Metal