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.

Snap Lab 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 a C++ Software Engineer to join the SnapLab Computer Vision Team in Vienna, Austria! In this role, you will be working in a small team writing efficient code for our most exciting products, solving some of our industry’s toughest challenges and developing the next generation of wearable devices. Working from our Vienna office, you will be collaborating closely with other Snap hardware and software teams around the world.

What You Will Do 

• Integrate cutting-edge Computer Vision systems with robust real-time performance

• Work closely with embedded systems and computer vision teams to enable complex software to run efficiently on wearable hardware

• Design and implement tools for analyzing performance and quality of our algorithms

• Write clean, well designed and thoroughly tested code

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Strong knowledge in C++

• Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals

• Comfortable with large code bases, code reviews and version control (git)

• Great communication skills;  ability to work with cross-functional teams

Minimum Qualifications 

• BSc in Computer Science, or equivalent field

• 3+ years of experience in native software development (C++)

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with high-level software design and abstractions for efficient system performance

• Experience with continuous integration, code quality management (static code analysis, address sanitizer, etc.) and code versioning (git)

• Experience with performance profiling (memory, cache, CPU)

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.

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!