Software Engineer, Front End
Snap Inc. is a camera company. We believe that reinventing the camera represents our greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Our products empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.
We’re looking for a Front-end Software Engineer to join Snap Inc! As a member of our Augmented Reality team, you will work in JavaScript and TypeScript to build and maintain user-facing systems and internal tooling that supports the growing population of users interacting with Snapchat’s camera and high quality AR features.
Working from our Santa Monica, CA headquarters, you will be responsible for solving interesting technical challenges, architecting and deploying infrastructure to handle our scale, and will play a key role in maintaining software used by millions of people every day.
What you’ll do:
Collaborate with engineers to design and develop world class AR Platform tools
Contribute to Snap’s engineering culture by working on shared libraries and systems
Design new and optimize existing systems and participate in design reviews
Follow high-quality design and implementation practices
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of JavaScript (and/or TypeScript), HTML, and CSS
Strong knowledge of OOP, SOLID and FP
Understanding of domain driven design principles
Solid knowledge of unit testing
Experience optimizing JavaScript performance and browser layout rendering
Experience with ReactJS, AngularJS, or similar UI frameworks.
Experience with end-to-end testing frameworks (cypress, puppeteer)
Experience CQRS
Experience with Web GL, Canvas
Reactive programming (Rx.js)
Strong bias for action
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of experience as a front-end software engineer
Preferred Qualifications:
MS degree in a technical field
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 [email protected].