Join Snap Inc.'s Content Foundation & Growth Team, responsible for driving top-of-funnel user growth by building foundational systems, intelligence, and experiences that help great content reach the right audiences at scale. The team powers discovery, user engagement through scalable infrastructure, data-driven innovation, and platform-wide content experiences.
• Create and refine high performance mobile apps that push limits of mobile technology
• Build fun, new products that are very stable and run smoothly
• Design, architect and implement well-tested Objective-C software powering Snapchat's camera experiences
• Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features
• Carefully evaluate technical tradeoffs of every decision
• Work with Design team to hone in on best UI and infrastructure practices
• Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality
• Utilize AI tools and high velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while upholding rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production-ready quality
• Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime and processes which run "under the hood"
• Knowledge of OS internals, compilers, optimization for low-power and mobile systems
• Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS
• Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices
• Proficiency in, or strong aptitude for, leveraging AI tools to streamline development, paired with critical judgment to audit generated output for architectural integrity, performance bottlenecks, and security risks
• Adaptability in learning and applying evolving AI systems and tools
• Bachelor's Degree in relevant technical field (Computer Science or equivalent) or equivalent practical experience
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor's software development experience; OR Master's degree + 1+ year post-grad; OR PhD in relevant technical field
• Experience with iOS application development
• Experience with Objective-C and iOS
• Experience with Swift
• Experience with C/C++
• Equity (RSUs)
• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success
• On-site work environment (4+ days per week)
• "Default Together" policy — in-person collaboration
• Equal opportunity employer with Fair Chance hiring practices
• "Default Together" policy: 4+ days per week in office
• Multiple zones with varying pay ranges:
