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Snap Inc. · 2 months ago

Software Engineer, Embedded, Level 5

San Diego, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$209K/yr - $313K/yr

7+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on improving communication through innovative products. They are seeking an Embedded Engineer to lead the design and implementation of embedded software for their Spectacles team, which involves working on both prototype and shipping consumer products.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead or participate in the design, architecture and implementation of embedded software in both prototype and shipping consumer products

Design and implement software or system development components at all layers of the system, e.g. kernel, synchronization primitives, resource allocators, memory management, security, I/O systems, persistence, Camera, Audio etc

Participate in design reviews, code review with peers and stakeholders to create reliable solutions

Triage product or system issues and debug/track/resolve by analyzing the sources of issues

Qualification

Embedded software developmentARM architectureCC++ programmingLinux Embedded OSPower/performance optimizationsComputer system architectureSoftware development processAnalytical skillsReading schematicsCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's Degree in computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience

7+ years of experience with embedded software development and ARM architecture

Proficiency programming in C or C++

Experience in one or more of the following areas: BSP/Board Support Package, Operating Systems, Linux Embedded OS, Graphics, Camera, Audio and Display, with a view towards writing performant and energy efficient solutions

Familiarity with computer system architecture, microprocessor, and microcontroller fundamentals (caches, buses, memory controllers, DMA, etc.)

Software Development process skills including: source control, bug tracking, and design documentation

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to read schematics and component data sheets

Strong analytical and software debugging skills

Preferred

Experience in power/performance optimizations, including Linux kernel, driver, and user space applications

Understanding of hardware design, ability to read schematics

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Company

Snap Inc.

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Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Founded in 2011

Santa Monica, California, US

5001-10000 employees

https://careers.snap.com/

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