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 it's 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!
Spectacles is looking for interns to work on the SAP(Specs Application Platform) team to help us develop cutting edge AR experiences for future Spectacles. SAP team’s mission is to establish a robust, scalable, and developer-friendly application platform for Specs that empowers seamless UX development, fosters a thriving app ecosystem, and ultimately increases long-term user engagement.
Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.
We are looking for Software Engineering Interns to join us for a 13-week Summer 2026 Internship Program at Snap Inc!
What you'll do:
Work on challenging technical projects that align with business and product needs
Develop highly performant code to impact Snap Specs products and technology
Partner closely with mentor and teammates on internship project
Learn and apply new software engineering skills
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong computer science fundamentals
Strong problem solving skills
Ability to collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently enrolled in a BS/MS program in a technical field such as computer science with a graduation date no sooner than December 2026
Graduating between December 2026 to Spring 2027
Must be able to start in office in May or June of 2026 for a 13-week internship
Preferred Qualifications for Specs Application Platform:
Background in Data Structures and programming languages like C++ or Java or C or Kotlin
Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like Claude, Cursor.
Positive attitude and willing to learn and contribute in the area of Augmented reality device security
Top Skills
Snap Inc. Santa Monica, California, USA Office
Snap LA is located in the Santa Monica Business Park. We're across the street from a ton of great restaurants, coffee shops, Clover Park, and more!
Machine Learning @ Snap
At Snap, Machine Learning Engineers are innovators, transforming massive amounts of data into intelligent, personalized experiences for over 850 million users. From revolutionizing content and ad platforms to enhancing search, our team leverages state of the art machine learning models to drive snapchat’s mission forward: to empower people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn and enjoy the world together. By pioneering technology that understands and anticipates user needs, Snap’s ML team fuels moments of discovery, connection, and joy - impacting lives and advancing human progress every day.
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