Design Engineer

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

The Company operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.

NOTICE OF JOB OPPORTUNITY

TITLE: Design Engineer

Conceptualize and design new mobile interactive experiences centered around the camera. Own the development of new interactive experiences from prototype to product release. Push the limits of Augmented Reality (AR) on wearable devices and create innovative user experiences. Work closely with the product design teams to create and iterate on new prototypes. Work closely with engineering teams to build sophisticated prototypes. Work with user researchers to test new ideas and iterate on feedback. Present work directly to the CEO and company leadership. Collaborate with Creative and Engineering teams to build the most fun, surprising, innovative, and stable products possible that impact the direction of the company.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor of Science degree or foreign equivalent in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Design Engineering, Mechatronic Engineering or related engineering field plus six (6) months of experience in design engineering, product management or related experience.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

Academic knowledge and/or professional experience in:
• Strong computer science fundamentals.
• Expertise with JavaScript, C# and C++.
• Expertise in designing, prototyping, and programming with real-time AR development tools and 3D engines: Unity, Unreal, Lens Studio, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and WebGL/OpenGL.
• Expertise with 3D assets: Maya, 3ds Max, and Cinema4D.
• Familiarity with creating experiences for VR/AR.
• Familiarity with 3D math, linear algebra, 3D geometry, graphics, and rendering.
• Understanding of software engineering principles.
• Ability to act as a Product Manager, when needed.

*Knowledge / experience / expertise / familiarity / understanding / ability means knowledge / experience / expertise / familiarity / understanding / ability sufficient to adequately perform the duties of the job being offered.

OTHER: Job Site: Specs Inc., 2772 Donald Douglas Loop North, Santa Monica, CA 90405. *Hybrid work permitted – Specs practices a “default together” approach and expects our team members to work in the Santa Monica, CA office at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week). 40 hours/week. Base salary: $209,000 - $313,000 per year. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Our Benefits: https://careers.snap.com/benefits. If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S. EOE.

CONTACT: Apply through this website link: https://tinyurl.com/5n89vzr6

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"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!