Software Engineer (Lenses Platform C++)

Join Specs Inc., a subsidiary of Snap Inc., as a Software Engineer focused on the Lenses Platform. In this role, you will design, develop, and support features for Snapchat's AR engine and Lens Studio, enabling immersive AR experiences across Snapchat and Specs. You will collaborate with cross-functional partners, contribute to technical roadmap planning, and improve code quality and developer productivity. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including generous time off, medical coverage, and a 401(k) plan.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and support features for Snapchat’s AR engine and Lens Studio, enabling AR experiences across Snapchat and Specs.
• Build, integrate, and improve agentic development workflows and tooling, contributing to technical roadmap planning and architecture decisions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners across product, design, and engineering, participating in code reviews, design reviews, and technical discussions.

Understanding of AI systems and agentic workflows

• Focus on engineering quality, including testing, maintainability, and performance
• Pragmatic engineering judgment, with the ability to balance iteration speed, reliability, maintainability, and security

Requirements

• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, JavaScript, or TypeScript
• Strong proficiency in C++ and experience with modern C++ development

Strong computer science fundamentals and problem-solving skills

• Great communication skills; ability to work in a team and lead by example
• Hands-on experience with AI-assisted development tools such as Cursor, Claude Code, Codex, or similar
• 6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 3+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
• BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
• Experience with a 3D engine such as Unity, Unreal Engine, or a comparable real-time rendering platform
• Experience designing or integrating agentic systems, including tool use, context management, evaluation, reliability, or integration into developer workflows
• Experience with multi-agent systems, agent harness engineering, context engineering, or building tools and ecosystems for AI agents
• Experience integrating AI or agentic capabilities into production developer workflows or software systems

Preferred

• Experience with build systems and developer infrastructure such as CMake, Conan, Jenkins, GitHub Actions, or similar
• Experience with Qt, ImGui, or similar frameworks for building cross-platform desktop software
• Experience with JavaScript engines, embedded runtimes, or frameworks used to execute and integrate user-provided code
• Experience working on large or complex codebases

Pay

USD 209,000 - 313,000