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Snap Inc. · 1 hour ago

Partner Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$157K/yr - $235K/yr

3+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on enhancing communication through innovative products such as Snapchat and Spectacles. The Partner Engineer will enhance support for partners developing on the Spectacles platform and ensure developers have an exceptional experience creating AR/MR experiences for wearable devices.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and support reusable components and bridging frameworks that connect native libraries in C++

Produce documentation, code samples, and learning resources for external developers

Manage technical inquiries from Lens Studio developers and partners

Collaborate cross-functionally to identify and close developer experience gaps

Contribute to the testing, validation, and optimization native libraries

Advise on best practices for building performant, reusable, and portable C++ libraries

Qualification

C++AR/VR/MR development3D enginesJavaScript/TypeScriptNative library developmentPublic speakingTechnical documentationCommunication skills

Required

3+ years of experience in AR engineering or native module development post-Bachelor's degree in computer science or a related field; or Master's degree in a technical field plus 2 years of post-graduate AR engineering experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field

Proficiency in programming with C++ and experience with native library development, including creation of cross-language bridges

Proficiency in JavaScript/TypeScript (or similar languages like C#) and C++

Understanding of 3D graphics concepts and familiarity with 3D modeling and animation packages (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema4D)

Experience with spatial computing concepts, AR/VR/MR development, and integration of native modules into cross-platform engines

Ability to create documentation, technical tutorials, and other learning resources targeted at developers

Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both internal engineers and external partners

Preferred

Experience building and maintaining C++ native libraries, and developing cross-language integration bridges (e.g., JSI, node addons, JNI, FFI, or similar)

Experience in building highly interactive spatial or 3D applications (apps, games, or AR/VR content) using 3D engines such as Unity, Unreal, Three.js, OpenFrameworks, or with WebGL/OpenGL

Experience integrating external native libraries with JavaScript/TypeScript-based application stacks

Experience producing developer learning assets, presentations, or technical documentation

Strong public speaking and partner-facing communication skills

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

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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