Snap
Embedded Software Engineer (Video)
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together. We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (Video) to join the Operating Systems team at Snap Inc! What you'll do: Lead or participate in the design, architecture and implementation of embedded software in both prototype and shipping consumer products Develop and optimize video pipelines for capture, playback, and streaming, utilizing multimedia frameworks such as Gstreamer Develop and integrate support for protected content playback using DRM technologies 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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g., H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1) Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks like Gstreamer or similar Understanding of DRM and content protection technologies (e.g., Widevine or similar) Software Development skills including: Design, Documentation and Coding (C/C++) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and software debugging skills Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience 3+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on video or multimedia systems Proficiency programming in C/C++ Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electrical engineering Experience with hardware-accelerated video processing If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information. Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Compensation: In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's 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 salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles. The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together. We are looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (Video) to join the Operating Systems team at Snap Inc! What you'll do: Lead or participate in the design, architecture and implementation of embedded software in both prototype and shipping consumer products Develop and optimize video pipelines for capture, playback, and streaming, utilizing multimedia frameworks such as Gstreamer Develop and integrate support for protected content playback using DRM technologies 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 Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Familiarity with video compression standards (e.g., H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1) Hands-on experience with multimedia frameworks like Gstreamer or similar Understanding of DRM and content protection technologies (e.g., Widevine or similar) Software Development skills including: Design, Documentation and Coding (C/C++) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Strong analytical and software debugging skills Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience 3+ years of experience in embedded software development, with a focus on video or multimedia systems Proficiency programming in C/C++ Preferred Qualifications: Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electrical engineering Experience with hardware-accelerated video processing If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information. Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. Compensation: In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's 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 salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.