Embedded Software Engineer Level 3

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.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles powered by Snap OS showcase how standalone see-through AR glasses make playing learning and working better together.

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!   

We’re looking for a Software Engineer (Wireless Connectivity) to join the Operating Systems team at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

• You will design develop test deploy maintain and enhance software solutions for devices

• Develop modem software and verify modem feature functionalities and performance to improve user experience including call voice quality data thermal/power connectivity

• Identify modem software performance gaps by analyzing system requirements design software implementation issue analysis and simulation of real world scenarios

• Debug analyze and fix modem issues from factory certification  field and end users

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong Software Engineering skills including design programming (C or C++) debugging and testing is required

• Experience with Cellular SW (Radio Interface Layer) or WLAN or Bluetooth preferred

• Understanding of network protocols such as (TCP/UDP/IP)

• Having experience in SW development to support cellular carrier certification is a plus

• Good understanding of OS concepts (heap/stack/threads/mutex/memory/scheduling) is a plus

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent

• +0 years of experience with software development in one or more languages and data structures / algorithms.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of Cellular WLAN BT protocols. 

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring where applicable).

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!

Compensation

In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills experience qualifications work location and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

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What We Do

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together.

Why Work With Us

Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together.

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