Software Engineer, Android

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 2 days 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.

Snap Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world every day. Were deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast with precision and always execute with privacy at the forefront.

Were looking for a Software Engineer (Android) to join the Lens Subscription team (a part of Consumer Gen AI Product Engineering org) at Snap!

What youll do:

Create and refine high performance Android apps that push the limits of mobile technology
Develop products for Lens Subscribers
Build fun new products that are very stable and run smoothly
Design architect and implement well-tested Java and Kotlin software which powers experiences in Snapchats camera
Conceptualize develop and launch new features
Carefully evaluate the technical tradeoffs of every decision
Work with the Product and Design teams to hone in on the best UI and infrastructure practices
Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

Proven understanding of the Android platform internals and system services that operate under the hood.
Knowledge of operating system fundamentals compilers and performance considerations for low-power resource-constrained mobile environments.
Proficiency with multithreading and concurrency on Android (e.g. threading primitives executors coroutines) and performance optimization techniques.
Strong computer science fundamentals including algorithms data structures and solid problem-solving skills.
Knowledge of software design patterns and Android best practices.
Ability to independently evaluate technical tradeoffs and make informed decisions that balance performance scalability reliability and long-term maintainability.
Strong debugging and troubleshooting skills with the ability to analyze and optimize complex systems using Android tooling and profiling techniques.
Proactive and collaborative team player with effective communication skills; capable of mentoring junior engineers and contributing constructively to cross-team technical discussions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
Experience developing Android apps using Kotlin or Java.
Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams (product design backend).
Strong knowledge of Android frameworks .

Preferred Qualifications:

Masters degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
Deep understanding of Android performance optimization
Experience with Java
Shipped and maintained large-scale user-facing Android applications with significant traffic

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.

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.

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!

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