Embedded SoftwareFirmware Engineer

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 operates Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world and Specs Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human in addition to Bitmoji Saturn and other digital services.

Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.

Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs Snapchat and other services.

Were looking for an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What youll do

• Develop embedded software and firmware for micro-display systems display chips and related tools with clear ownership scope across implementation integration validation and release

• Design implement and validate software features for display ASICs modules microcontrollers and host-side tools

• Set up maintain and improve embedded software and firmware build environments build flows and development tooling for efficient validation and release

• Build test plans and test code to verify new features before release to production and partner teams

• Work across emulator board and silicon environments to debug and validate system behavior with strong focus on hardware debuggability root-cause analysis and issue isolation at the system level

• Collaborate closely with software firmware ASIC EE and production teams to bring up and verify new hardware and software features

• Develop and maintain tools libraries interfaces and build workflows used by internal teams for validation debugging and production enablement

• Investigate issues across software firmware tools and hardware and drive root-cause analysis through resolution

• Create clear bug reports and Jira tickets for issues related to software firmware tools and hardware interactions

• Document software flows build/setup procedures test procedures board/tool usage and user-facing interfaces for internal developers and partner teams

• Contribute to code reviews and help improve code quality testability maintainability and build reliability across software firmware and tooling

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Strong programming skills in C/C and Python; C# experience is a plus

• Strong understanding of embedded systems including boards chips interfaces software/firmware interactions and system-level debuggability

• Experience setting up and maintaining build environments build tools and development workflows for embedded software firmware and related tools

• Experience working across hardware and software boundaries including bring-up debugging and validation

• Familiarity with communication interfaces such as USB I2C/I3C SPI UART MIPI SWD and PCIe

• Ability to work closely with cross-functional teams including EE ASIC production and software partners

• Strong debugging and problem-solving skills in complex multi-component systems

• Experience using AI-assisted engineering tools such as Claude Code Cursor Copilot or similar tools to improve productivity and development velocity

• Great interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate effectively through written verbal and visual communication

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science Computer Engineering Electrical Engineering or a related field

• 5 years of experience in embedded software or firmware development

• Experience developing in C/C and Python for embedded systems firmware or system-level tools

• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues in embedded or consumer electronics systems

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing software or firmware for display imaging or other consumer-electronics systems

• Experience with small microcontrollers such as ARM or RISC-V

• Experience developing firmware in C/C on RTOS or non-RTOS systems

• Experience with board bring-up chip validation and system-level debugging

• Experience building internal tools validation frameworks or automation for embedded development workflows

• Experience identifying issues across hardware firmware and software in mass-produced consumer devices

• Knowledge of micro-display systems video standards and related protocols such as MIPI HDMI and DisplayPort

• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers

• Self-starter who can organize complex issues drive them to closure and operate effectively in ambiguous environments

• Passion for Snapchat and creativity

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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.

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