Software Engineer, Spectacles Full Stack, Level 5

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 believing that the camera + AI will help people share themselves more authentically and connect more deeply. We’re looking for a Software Engineer, Spectacles Full Stack (Level 5) to join our Spectacles team. The Spectacles team pushes the boundaries of AR technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses powered by advanced camera systems make playing, learning, and working better—seamlessly integrating with Snapchat’s visual messaging and Lens Studio’s AR platform. As a Full Stack Engineer, you’ll design and build features across device, mobile app, and cloud that enrich Spectacles experiences, fueling Snap’s mission to empower authentic expression through innovative AR hardware. In this role, you’ll collaborate with Product, Design, and partners to translate visionary requirements into robust solutions, evaluating trade-offs to deliver high-impact features for spatial computing. You’ll work on everything from web frontend and backend to AR-optimized UX, ensuring seamless integration with Snapchat’s camera-first ecosystem. Striving for excellence, you’ll test, debug, and operate systems while planning roadmaps, mentoring juniors, and leading by example in our creative, fast-paced culture. Join Snap’s diverse team of builders passionate about AR innovation, where your expertise in TypeScript, Node.js, and full stack development will help redefine how millions connect through Spectacles. We practice a “Default Together” approach, working in-office 4+ days a week to accelerate our culture of creativity and collaboration. Snap is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, offering comprehensive benefits including equity, medical coverage, parental leave, and mental health support.

What You'll Do

• Design, implement, and operate features across Spectacles device, mobile app, and cloud to enrich AR product experiences
• Collaborate with Product, Design, and cross-functional teams to understand requirements and evaluate trade-offs
• Deliver innovative solutions that advance Snap's vision of spatial computing through camera and AR technology
• Evaluate, test, and debug work to ensure high-quality, reliable deliverables
• Plan product roadmaps and direct work for team members while leading by example
• Integrate frontend and backend systems to create seamless user experiences in Snapchat's AR ecosystem
• Optimize Spectacles features for real-world interactions, enhancing play, learning, and collaboration
• Participate in incident response and hotfix resolution to maintain system reliability
• Mentor junior engineers and foster a culture of innovation in AR hardware and software
• Work with partners to build features that leverage Snap OS in fifth-generation Spectacles
• Contribute to the creative culture by pushing boundaries of camera-first AR innovation

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
• 6+ years of experience with consumer-facing software development
• 3+ years of experience in using TypeScript and Node.js to develop web frontend and backend
• 2+ years of experience in mentoring junior team members
• Strong understanding of operational aspects of systems, including incident investigation and resolution
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate, test, and debug work for high quality
• Experience planning roadmaps and directing work for others

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with building UX optimized for AR/VR devices
• Experience with modern web front-end technologies (e.g. Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui)
• Experience with SQL, NoSQL and vector databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone)
• Experience with payment service providers (e.g. Stripe, PayPal, Adyen)

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• TypeScript
• Node.js
• Web frontend development
• Web backend development
• System operations and incident resolution
• Testing and debugging
• Roadmap planning
• Mentoring and leadership
• Cross-team collaboration
• Communication skills
• Trade-off evaluation
• AR/VR UX principles
• Consumer-facing software expertise
• High-quality code craftsmanship
• Goal alignment with adjacent teams
• Spatial computing concepts

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity in the form of RSUs
• Competitive base salary based on pay zones (Zone A: $209,000-$313,000; Zone B: $199,000-$297,000; Zone C: $178,000-$266,000)
• "Default Together" policy with dynamic in-office collaboration 4+ days per week
• Opportunities to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Support for diverse backgrounds to drive innovative AR products

Compensation

$209,000-$313,000 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.