Embedded Software Engineer, Cellular, Level 5

Embedded Software Engineer, Cellular, Level 5

Snap Inc is a technology company that builds products such as Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles. The Spectacles team develops standalone AR glasses powered by Snap OS. This role is part of the Operating Systems team and focuses on wireless connectivity for the next‑generation Spectacles.

• 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 (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.

• Strong software engineering skills in design, programming (C or C++), debugging, and testing.
• Experience with cellular SW (Radio Interface Layer), WLAN, or Bluetooth.
• Understanding of network protocols such as TCP/UDP/IP.
• Experience in SW development to support cellular carrier certification.
• Good understanding of OS concepts (heap/stack/threads/mutex/memory/scheduling).

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or equivalent.
• +6 years of experience with software development in one or more languages, and data structures/algorithms.

• Understanding of Cellular, WLAN, BT protocols.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, 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.

Snap provides 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.

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone. Starting pay will be determined based on skills and location.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $209,000–$313,000 annually.
• Zone B: $199,000–$297,000 annually.
• Zone C: $178,000–$266,000 annually.

The position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Engineering and Information Technology