Software Engineer, iOS, Level 5
About the Role
Snap Inc is seeking a Software Engineer, iOS to join our team. You will create and refine high-performance mobile apps, build new products, and work closely with the Design team to ensure the best UI and infrastructure practices. You’ll also utilize AI tools and high-velocity engineering workflows to design and ship scalable services while maintaining rigorous standards for code correctness, security, and production-ready quality.
Responsibilities
- Create and refine high-performance mobile apps that push the 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 experiences in Snapchat’s camera
- Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features
- Carefully evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision
- Work with the Design team to hone in on the 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
Qualifications
- Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime and processes that run “under the hood"
- Knowledge of OS internals, compilers, and 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 a 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 to remain at the forefront of engineering trends and modern development practices
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
- 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ years of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + 2+ years of post-grad software development experience
- Experience with iOS application development
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Objective-C and iOS
- Experience with Swift
- Experience with C/C++
- Experience with OpenGL or Metal
Pay
In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the following salary ranges:
- Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $209,000—$313,000 annually
- Zone B: $199,000—$297,000 annually
- Zone C: $178,000—$266,000 annually
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
Benefits
Snap Inc. offers comprehensive benefits, including paid parental leave, medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success.
Snap Inc. practices a “default together” approach, expecting team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.