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!

Snap’s Augmented Reality team invents the immersive (and fun!) camera experiences that are at the core of our products. From developing creative new Lens features for Snapchat, to supporting the continuous growth and evolution of Lens Studio (our platform for an ever-increasing community of AR creators), to designing the cutting-edge computer vision and machine learning technology that makes face transformation Lenses possible — our Augmented Reality team is working hard on their mission to bring AR to more people, places, and moments, every day.

We’re looking for a Front End Engineer to join Snap Inc!

\What you’ll do:

• Design, improve, and support internal and external augmented reality platform
• Own and drive high-level features from planning through implementation, be involved in all stages of the software development lifecycle, and solve complex technical challenges
• Work across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products
• Participate in design and code reviews
  

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong JavaScript (and/or TypeScript), HTML, and CSS programming skills
• Knowledge of ReactJS, AngularJS, or similar UI frameworks.
• Knowledge of OOP, SOLID and FP
• Solid understanding of object-oriented and functional programming principles
• Understanding of domain-driven design principles
• Understanding CQRS, GraphQL, GRPC, Web GL, Canvas
• Proven knowledge of unit testing
  

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
• 7+ years of experience developing Front End software
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in a related technical field
• Experience developing consumer-facing software
• Experience optimizing JavaScript performance and browser layout rendering
• Experience developing software systems of medium-to-large scope and complexity
• Experience with ReactJS, AngularJS, or similar UI frameworks.
• Experience working with large-scale microservices and distributed systems
• Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks (cypress, puppeteer or playwright)
• Experience with micro Front End architecture
  

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. EOE, including disability/vets. 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!