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Snap Inc. · 1 day ago

Embedded Software Engineer, Audio, Level 5

San Diego, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$209K/yr - $313K/yr

6+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on improving communication through innovative products like Snapchat and Spectacles. They are seeking a Software Engineer, Audio to design, implement, and enhance audio-related software solutions for their AR devices, contributing to audio system architectures and resolving product issues.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Work individually, collaboratively, and cross-functionally on the design, implementation, testing, deployment, maintenance, and enhancement of audio-related software solutions for the Spectacles family of AR devices

Contribute to the strategy for and execution of audio roadmaps, with topics ranging from low-level embedded implementations to HLOS audio system architectures to audio signal processing and machine learning technology IP

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 systems experienceCC++ programmingAudio signal processingOperating system conceptsSoftware development processesAnalytical skillsDebugging skillsMatlab familiarityPython familiarityQualcomm SDK experienceCommunication skills

Required

Good software engineering skills including design, programming, debugging and testing

Understanding of operating system concepts (Linux/Android), data structures and familiarity with computer system architectures and associated performance tradeoffs

Experience with embedded systems / devices, including integration and device testing

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

Broad understanding of audio domain fundamentals, which could include: basic audio/acoustics theory, audio signal processing algorithms, audio HW/SW system architecture, audio processing frameworks, and/or audio machine learning algorithms

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong analytical and software debugging skills

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Audio Technology or equivalent

Proficiency in C or C++ programming

6+ years of experience developing SW for audio frameworks, algorithms and/or features

Preferred

Advanced degree in Computer Science/Engineering/Audio Technology or equivalent

Familiarity with Matlab or Python programming is a plus

Experience developing SW for shipping consumer electronics products

Experience with Qualcomm SDKs and tools

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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