Design Engineer, Core Product

Santa Monica, CA - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 229000 - 343000

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 Companys 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 Product team uses creativity insights and operational excellence to steer our product vision across Snap Inc. This team of designers scientists and product managers work in a highly collaborative environment to build the products and experiences that bring our community together in new and special ways.

Were looking for a Design Engineer to join the Design team at Snap Inc!

What youll do:

Conceive prototype and iterate new products
Quickly bring new ideas to life through functional iOS prototypes
Occasionally prototype on other platforms including web and AR
Help drive the design process with engineering teams to ship these new products to users
Invent new products by leveraging your technical background and passion for design
Deliver outsized impact on products used by hundreds of millions of people every day
Learn new skills and collaborate within a multi-functional design studio
Work with product designers and user researchers to test new ideas and iterate on feedback
Present and pitch your ideas and work directly to the CEO and company leadership
Be a lead in cross-functional teams with product managers and engineering to polish and refine the end products we ship

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Knowledge and understanding of iOS software engineering principles
Ability to know when its fine to abandon first principles for a quick proof-of-concept
Ability to rapidly prototype fully functional mobile experiences
Ability to think at a high level about product strategy
Creative problem solving and the ability to iterate on solutions for challenging problems

Minimum Qualifications:

BS/BA in a technical field such as Computer Science or equivalent years of experience
7 years of iOS software engineering experience
5 years of experience driving a product strategy and/or design decisions

Preferred Qualifications:

Proficiency with design and rapid prototyping software (e.g. Figma Sketch Framer Origami Principle)
Bringing something new to the table: whether thats a new perspective on our product a unique understanding of a particular field or expertise in something like hardware AI 3D graphics HCI etc.
A portfolio showcasing your work and strong mobile design skills
Passion for Snap Inc. products!

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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and contact us at .

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and 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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring where applicable).

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community so weve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave comprehensive medical coverage emotional and mental health support programs and compensation packages that let you share in Snaps long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates 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 $229000-$343000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $218000-$326000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $195000-$292000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Required Experience: