AR Engineer, Level 4

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 Companyu2019s 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 (. 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. The Lens Team creatively applies innovative augmented reality technology to design and ship Face Lenses, World Lenses,AR Games ,Utilities and more. This team is composed of designers, data scientists, and product/program managers, interactive engineers that create custom AR lenses and interactive Snapchat games. Weu2019re looking for an AR Engineer to join our Lens team What you'll do: + Implement and optimize code solutions and architectures for interactive AR experiences using Lens Studio. + Bring conceptual designs to life with a focus on technical performance, innovation, and camera-centered experiences. + Rapidly create AR prototypes to explore new concepts and features, iterating based on feedback from cross-functional teams. + Own the technical development part from prototype to product release + Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to make the most fun, surprising, and stable products possible + Maintain clear and detailed documentation about new features for knowledge sharing Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: + Ability to program and code interactive experiences + Ability to work with digital content creation tools (2D, 3D, etc.) + Strong communication and collaboration 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 in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience + 3+ years of post-Bacheloru2019s software development experience; or Masteru2019s degree in a technical field + 2+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field + Strong proficiency in one of these languages: Typescript, Javascript, C++, C# + Experience in AR/VR or game development Preferred qualifications: + Strong mathematical background (analytic geometry, linear algebra) + Experience with real-time 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and WebGL/OpenGL, etc.) + Experience in development for AR/VR wearables + Experience with 3D packages like Maya, 3ds Max, or Cinema4D + Standout creative portfolio + 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 If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please donu2019t be shy and provide us some information (.

Created: 2025-11-15