Software Engineer

Location: Taipei City, United States

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—and AR innovation—presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together through Snapchat, Lens Studio, and our groundbreaking Spectacles AR glasses. The Spectacles team is at the forefront, pushing boundaries with fifth-generation Spectacles powered by Snap OS—standalone, see-through AR glasses that revolutionize playing, learning, and working together in the real world. Join our creative culture as a Software Engineer on the Spectacles team, where you'll pioneer device calibration technologies that bring AR to life. In this role, you'll lead the design, architecture, and implementation of calibration software for prototypes and mass production, tackling multi-cam, visual-inertial, and sensor synchronization challenges. You'll provide hands-on factory support near Taipei (50% travel), collaborate with computer vision and mechanical engineers on station designs, and optimize algorithms for peak accuracy and throughput. Through rigorous design and code reviews, you'll ensure reliable, energy-efficient solutions that power Spectacles' immersive AR experiences, all while embracing Snap's innovative, fast-paced environment. We're seeking a C++ expert with 7+ years in native development, experience in cameras, IMUs, or sensor fusing, and the adaptability for international travel and cross-functional teamwork. Preferred candidates bring advanced degrees, production-scale device experience, Python scripting, or computer vision fundamentals. Snap's 'default together' policy fosters our vibrant culture with 4+ office days weekly. We champion diversity, offer top-tier benefits like comprehensive health coverage and parental leave, and commit to equal opportunity—EOE including disability/vets. Help shape the future of AR at Snap!

What You'll Do

• Lead or participate in the design, architecture, and implementation of device calibration software and processes to support both prototype and large-scale production phases
• Design and implement software or system development components for all device or component calibration steps, e.g., multi-cam calibration, visual-inertial calibration, sensor synchronization
• Conduct influence and reliability testing for calibration systems
• Provide onsite support for factory activities including hardware bringup and factory test integration
• Participate in design reviews and code reviews with peers and stakeholders to create reliable solutions
• Collaborate with computer vision and mechanical engineers on calibration station designs
• Analyze and integrate existing calibration algorithms for highest efficiency in terms of accuracy and throughput
• Develop performant, energy-efficient solutions tailored for AR glasses like Spectacles
• Contribute to pushing the boundaries of standalone, see-through AR technology powered by Snap OS
• Work cross-functionally to enhance Spectacles' capabilities in playing, learning, and working in the real world

Minimum Qualifications

• BSc in a relevant technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience
• 7+ years of experience in native software development (C++)
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: Camera, IMU, sensor fusing, graphics and display, with a view towards writing performant and energy efficient solutions
• Ability to travel internationally and to travel 50% of the time to factory near Taipei
• Comfortable working onsite for factory activities including hardware bringup and test integration
• Strong ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including computer vision and mechanical engineers

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters, PhD, or industrial experience in a relevant engineering discipline
• Practical experience contributing to the design, validation, and transfer-to-mass-production phase for consumer electronic devices
• Experience in Robotics, Mechanics, Actuators, High-speed Cameras, or Camera Calibration
• Solid knowledge of computer vision fundamentals such as distortion models, optimization, 3D geometry and Linear algebra
• Ability to use Python for scripting, automation of build/test processes, and developer productivity tools

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong knowledge in C++
• Comfortable with large code bases
• Expertise in code reviews
• Proficiency with version control (git)
• Basic skills to work with mechanical and robotic installations
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams
• Experience in camera calibration
• Knowledge of IMU and sensor fusing
• Skills in graphics and display optimization
• Understanding of sensor synchronization
• Proficiency in influence and reliability testing
• Analytical skills for algorithm integration
• Focus on performant and energy-efficient coding
• Travel readiness and adaptability
• Collaborative problem-solving in AR hardware

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
• 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 fostering creative culture
• Equal opportunity employment with accommodations for disabilities

"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.