Software Engineer, Spectacles Full Stack, Level 4

Location: Bellevue, India | Los Angeles, Canada

Department: Spectacles

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—and AR—represent the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together through products like Snapchat, Lens Studio, and our groundbreaking Spectacles AR glasses. The Spectacles team is at the forefront of spatial computing innovation, developing fifth-generation standalone, see-through AR glasses powered by Snap OS that transform playing, learning, and working in the real world. Join us as a Software Engineer, Spectacles Full Stack, Level 4, to build the future of AR experiences that seamlessly blend digital creativity with physical presence. In this role, you'll design, implement, and operate full stack features spanning Spectacles devices and cloud infrastructure, delivering low-latency, scalable solutions that enrich user experiences in AR. Collaborate closely with Product, Design, and cross-functional teams to translate visionary requirements into robust, performant code, while leading roadmap planning and mentoring others. Your work will power real-time interactions, optimize data at scale, and integrate cutting-edge camera technologies to make Spectacles a gateway to immersive, camera-first storytelling on Snapchat. We're seeking engineers passionate about AR innovation and Snap's creative culture, with deep expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, modern web tech, and cloud-native systems. At Snap, our 'Default Together' policy fosters dynamic collaboration in-office 4+ days a week, surrounded by diverse voices driving camera and AR breakthroughs. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, equity, and the chance to shape spatial computing. Snap is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and fair consideration of all qualified applicants.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and operate features across Spectacles device and cloud to enrich AR experiences and fulfill our vision of spatial computing
• Work with Product, Design, and partners across teams to understand product requirements and evaluate trade-offs
• Deliver innovative solutions that push the boundaries of camera-first AR technology in Spectacles
• Evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality in real-time AR interactions
• Plan for roadmap, direct work for others, and lead by example by crafting high quality deliverables
• Build scalable backend systems including distributed services and microservices to support Spectacles' standalone AR capabilities
• Optimize low-latency services for seamless integration between Spectacles hardware and Snapchat ecosystem
• Collaborate on AR innovations that empower users to express themselves, live in the moment, and connect in the real world
• Troubleshoot and maintain mission-critical cloud infrastructure powering Spectacles' see-through AR experiences
• Develop full stack features that enhance playing, learning, and working through Snap OS-powered glasses

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 3+ years of experience with consumer-facing backend software development
• 1+ years of experience in using TypeScript and Node.js to develop web frontend and backend
• Experience with relational, NoSQL, or vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone) in a production environment
• Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and operate mission-critical cloud-based systems in a production environment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail
• Experience in delivering top quality, performant and scalable code with extensive unit / functional testing

Preferred Qualifications

• Direct experience with building and deploying low-latency, real-time backend services to support AR/VR devices, specifically on major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP)
• Experience with modern web front-end technologies (e.g., Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui)
• Deep understanding of database optimization, indexing, and high-availability patterns for data at scale
• In-depth experience with Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms like Supabase or Firebase for rapid prototyping and production-scale deployment
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL and vector databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Deep knowledge of software development in web frontend and scalable backend systems
• Distributed services and microservices architecture
• Debugging, troubleshooting, and operating mission-critical cloud-based systems
• Delivering performant, scalable code with unit and functional testing
• TypeScript and Node.js for full stack development
• Relational, NoSQL, or vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone)
• Real-time backend services for AR/VR devices
• Modern web front-end technologies (e.g., Next.js, Tailwind CSS)
• Database optimization, indexing, and high-availability patterns
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail
• Leadership in planning roadmaps and directing team work
• Experience with cloud providers like AWS or GCP
• Backend-as-a-Service platforms like Supabase or Firebase
• Understanding of camera and AR innovation principles

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
• Equity in the form of RSUs
• Dynamic collaboration in a 'Default Together' office environment (4+ days per week)
• Opportunities to innovate in AR glasses and camera technology
• Support for diverse backgrounds in a creative, inclusive culture

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.