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Snap Inc. · 8 hours ago

Embedded Software Engineer, AI, Level 5

San Diego, California

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$209K/yr - $313K/yr

6+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves and communicate through innovative products. They are seeking an On-device OS Embedded AI Engineer to integrate AI and Machine Learning models into their Spectacles' core operating systems and firmware, ensuring seamless performance within embedded hardware constraints.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

The primary goal is to ensure seamless performance of AI features within the resource constraints of embedded hardware

Developing embedded software in languages like C and C++ and integrating AI capabilities directly into the Operating System

Optimizing AI/ML models for on-device execution using specialized co-processors like NPUs

Managing system performance related to power, thermal management, and battery life when running intensive AI tasks

Collaborating with hardware teams and application developers to define APIs and ensure vertical integration of the software stack

Debugging and resolving system issues, ensuring code and system health through rigorous testing

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

Qualification

CC++Embedded SystemsAI/ML ExperienceARM architectureLinuxAndroidRTOSProblem-Solving

Required

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience

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

8+ years in low-level systems programming languages, primarily C and C++

Experience with embedded operating systems (e.g., Linux, Android, RTOS), kernel and user mode drivers, and hardware bring-up

2+ years Experience with on-device machine learning, data structures, and algorithms

Expertise in low-level systems programming languages, C and C++

Experience with on-device machine learning, data structures, and algorithms

Excellent debugging, troubleshooting, and large-scale system data analysis skills

Preferred

Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electrical engineering

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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