Software Engineer, Android, Level 4

Location: Bellevue, United States | Los Angeles, Canada | New York, United States | Palo Alto, United States | San Francisco, Canada | Seattle, United States

Department: Engineering

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc is a camera company that believes the camera represents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We empower Snapchatters to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together through our core products: Snapchat, the visual messaging app; Lens Studio, our AR platform; and Spectacles, our AR glasses. As a Software Engineer, Android, Level 4 in our Engineering team, you'll push the boundaries of mobile innovation, crafting technically sophisticated features that delight hundreds of millions of daily users. We're seeking creative engineers passionate about AR, camera tech, and building joyful experiences in a fast-moving, privacy-first culture. In this role, you'll develop smooth, stable Android applications that integrate cutting-edge camera and AR capabilities, from real-time Lenses to Spectacles-powered interactions. You'll own features end-to-end, collaborating with design to perfect UI while evaluating tradeoffs for optimal performance and scalability. Conduct code reviews, launch products that scale globally, and innovate on creative tools that redefine social expression—all while upholding Snap's values of speed, precision, and community well-being. Join a diverse team where bold ideas thrive in our 'Default Together' environment (4+ days/week in-office). We're committed to equal opportunity, supporting disabilities, and fair chance hiring. With competitive pay, RSUs, parental leave, health benefits, and mental health resources, Snap has your back to focus on what matters: creating AR magic that connects the world.

What You'll Do

• Push the limits of mobile devices to deliver innovative camera and AR experiences on Android
• Build smooth, stable, and fun products that power Snapchat's visual messaging and AR features
• Develop end-to-end features from initial design through implementation, testing, and launch
• Evaluate technical tradeoffs to optimize performance, privacy, and user experience
• Collaborate with design and product teams to implement best UI/UX practices for AR and camera tech
• Perform thorough code reviews to maintain high standards of code quality and reliability
• Integrate advanced AR capabilities using Lens Studio tools to enhance Snapchat interactions
• Optimize Android apps for real-time camera processing and Spectacles AR integration
• Work cross-functionally to innovate on creative tools that empower Snapchatters to express themselves
• Monitor and improve app performance for hundreds of millions of daily active users
• Champion privacy-by-design in all engineering decisions for Snap's global community

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related technical field, or equivalent practical work experience
• 2+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience in Android development
• Master’s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad software development experience, or PhD in a relevant technical field
• Strong experience with Android application development using Kotlin and Java
• Proficiency in modern Android tools and libraries such as RxJava and Dagger
• Demonstrated ability to build smooth, stable, and performant mobile applications
• Experience performing code reviews to ensure high code quality and best practices

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working on large-scale, customer-facing mobile applications reaching millions of users
• Background in camera technologies, AR development, or real-time visual effects
• Familiarity with Snapchat's ecosystem, including Lens Studio or Spectacles AR hardware
• Proven track record of launching features from design to production in a fast-paced environment
• Contributions to open-source Android projects or personal apps with significant user engagement

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Kotlin
• Java
• RxJava
• Dagger/Hilt for dependency injection
• Android Jetpack components
• Camera2 API and real-time image processing
• AR development frameworks
• Performance optimization for mobile devices
• Code review and refactoring expertise
• UI/UX implementation with Material Design
• Agile development methodologies
• Prioritization and independent execution
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Privacy-focused engineering practices
• Problem-solving in high-scale environments
• Technical tradeoff evaluation

Our Benefits

• Competitive base salary zoned by location: Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) $157,000-$235,000; Zone B $149,000-$223,000; Zone C $133,000-$200,000
• Equity in the form of RSUs to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Paid parental leave for new parents
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Flexible paid time off and wellness stipends
• “Default Together” office policy with 4+ days per week in-office for dynamic collaboration
• Snacks, meals, and perks in Snap offices to fuel creativity

Compensation

$157,000-$235,000 annually

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

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.