Job Description
Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!
The Partner Engineering Team is a highly technical team working directly with strategic partners, developers and content creators to help build new integrations and experiences that leverage Snap’s platform products including Snap Kit, Ad Kit, and Camera Kit.
We’re looking for an AR Partner Engineer to join Snap Inc!
What You'll Do
- Collaborate with our partners’ creative teams to help them build new, innovative AR mobile experiences using Lens Studio
- Field highly technical Lens Studio questions raised by external Lens developers to ensure they are getting the most out of Lens Studio
- Collect feedback and feature requests and help prioritize Lens Studio features internally
- Evangelize our platform products to potential Camera Kit developers and Lens creators
- Enhance, expand, and help write Lens Studio documentation and resource materials
- Own the development of new interactive experiences from prototype to product release
- Collaborate with Creative and Engineering teams to make the most fun, surprising, and stable products possible
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Ability to program and code interactive experiences
- Ability to work with digital content creation tools (2D, 3D, etc.)
- Excellent interpersonal skills and expertise supporting external partners
- Excellent problem solving, debugging, and QA skills
- Expertise in designing, prototyping, and programming with real-time 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and WebGL/OpenGL, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent years of experience
- 3+ years of experience designing and developing real-time interactive experiences
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with 3D packages like Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema4D
- Standout creative portfolio
- Experience working with machine learning technology
- Proven track record of shipping premium consumer product experiences in games, advertising, or other related channels
- A passion for creating interactive experiences that are fun, delightful, and allow Snapchatters to communicate and express themselves in new ways
At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.
Our Benefits : Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve 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 maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!