Software Engineer C++, 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 Engineering teams build fun and technically sophisticated products that reach hundreds of millions of Snapchatters around the world, every day. Weu2019re deeply committed to the well-being of everyone in our global community, which is why our values are at the root of everything we do. We move fast, with precision, and always execute with privacy at the forefront. Weu2019re looking for a C++ Software Engineer to join our Messaging team The Messaging team builds and maintains the core infrastructure that powers chat, media sharing, presence, and real-time interactions across Snapchat. We own critical C++ client libraries that are deployed across all Snap owned surfaces u2014 iOS & Android apps, Snapchat for web and Spectacles, enabling consistent behavior and rapid product development at scale. We work across the stack u2014 from local data models to backend integration u2014 to ensure a fast, reliable, and delightful messaging experience for hundreds of millions of users. What youu2019ll do: Architect, design, implement, and maintain high-performance C++ infrastructure powering Snapchatu2019s core messaging experiences Evolve our cross-platform C++ client libraries that underpin chat, media, and push systems Optimize for latency, reliability, and resource efficiency in constrained mobile environments Collaborate with iOS, Android, backend, and product teams to ship high-quality features Build robust abstractions, APIs, and tools that scale across multiple surfaces and use cases Contribute to architectural decisions and long-term technical direction of messaging systems Perform code reviews that guarantee code quality and raise the bar for development Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Deep expertise in modern C++ (C++11/14/17), with experience in large-scale production codebases Familiarity with one of the following programming languages: Swift, Objective-C, Kotlin, or TypeScript Experience with mobile development (Android/iOS) and cross-platform libraries Familiarity with messaging systems, networking protocols, or real-time systems is a plus Proficiency with performance optimization techniques Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures) and problem-solving skills Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative, and highly collaborative environment Knowledge of software design patterns and best practices Minimum Qualifications: BS in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of experience 2+ years of post-Bacheloru2019s software development experience; or Masteru2019s degree in a technical field + 1+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field C++ development experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing for desktop, mobile, or web using C++ or TypeScript Experience with declarative UI frameworks (e.g. React Native) Experience building or scaling messaging, media, or real-time communication systems Familiarity with metrics instrumentation, observability, and debugging tools If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please donu2019t be shy and provide us some information (.

Created: 2025-09-29