Software Engineer, Lenses Platform, Level 5

Snap Inc.

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Work type: Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $209,000–$313,000 / yr
Posted: 54 days 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, Lenses Platform, Level 5

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The Software Engineer, Lenses Platform, Level 5 joins the Lens Studio team to design, develop, and support features for the Lens Engine. This role involves building and improving agentic development workflows and tooling while contributing to technical roadmap planning, architecture decisions, and technical specifications. The engineer will participate in code reviews and collaborate across product, design, and engineering teams to improve code quality, reliability, and performance. Key technical requirements include proficiency in C++, Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript, along with experience with AI-assisted development tools like Cursor or Claude Code. The position focuses on solving technical problems within augmented reality experiences for Snapchat and Specs, specifically involving 3D engines, build systems like CMake, and frameworks such as Qt or ImGui to power immersive digital objects in three-dimensional space.

What does a Software Engineer earn in California?

Median $214500 from 1193 postings across 76 companies.

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Skills

C++ Python JavaScript TypeScript Unity Unreal Engine CMake Conan Jenkins GitHub Actions Qt ImGui Cursor Claude Code Codex Real-time Rendering

What you'll do

Design, develop, and support features for Lens Engine and Lens Studio to enable AR experiences.
Build, integrate, and improve agentic development workflows and tooling.
Contribute to technical roadmap planning, architecture decisions, and technical specifications.
Participate in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions.
Improve code quality, reliability, performance, and developer productivity.
Integrate AI or agentic capabilities into production developer workflows or software systems.

What we're looking for

BS in a technical field, or a Master’s degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD in a relevant technical field.
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience.
Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with modern C++ development.
Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript.
Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, or Codex.
Understanding of AI systems and agentic workflows.
Experience with a 3D engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or a comparable real-time rendering platform (preferred).
Experience with build systems and developer infrastructure such as CMake, Conan, Jenkins, or GitHub Actions (preferred).

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