Embedded Software Engineer, Cellular, Level 5

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. The Company’s three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

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 Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of 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 make playing, learning, and working better together.

We're looking for an Embedded Software Engineer (Wireless) to join the Operating Systems team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• Design and develop the software framework, including control plane daemons, data path services, and inter-processor communication (IPC) layer between the application processor and the wireless(Wi-Fi or Cellular) chipset.

• Bring-up and integrate wireless(Wi-Fi or Cellular) from leading vendors onto our hardware platform.

• Develop and maintain Linux kernel drivers and subsystems related to modem or Wi-Fi hardware interfaces (e.g., PCIe, USB, MHI).

• Debug complex, system-level issues spanning user space, framework, linux kernel, and modem/Wi-Fi firmware to identify and resolve root causes.

• Optimize the end-to-end data path and control plane for low latency, high throughput, and power efficiency for real world applications.

• Collaborate closely with hardware and RF teams to deliver a stable and high-performance connectivity solution.

• Debug, analyze, and fix wireless issues from factory, certification and end users

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Software Engineering skills including design, programming (C or C++), debugging and testing is required

• Experience with Cellular SW (Radio Interface Layer) or WLAN (Network manager)preferred

• Understanding of network protocols such as (TCP/UDP/IP)

• Having experience in SW development to support cellular carrier certification is a plus

• Good understanding of OS concepts (heap/stack/threads/mutex/memory/scheduling) is a plus

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

• 7+ years of experience with software development in one or more languages, and data structures / algorithms.

• Proficiency programming in C or C++

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in a relevant field such as computer science or electrical engineering

• Understanding of Cellular(5G NR, 4G LTE), WLAN  protocols and standards.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

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 parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

Zone B:

Zone C:

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.