Partner Engineer

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 Developer Experience team is expanding with a new role focused on enhancing our support for partners developing on our Spectacles platform.

As a key member of the Spectacles Developer Experience team, you’ll interface with Lens developers globally and those building for the Spectacles Platform. Our mission is to ensure developers have an unparalleled experience when crafting AR/MR experiences for wearable AR devices.

If you’re a developer with a passion for educating and supporting teams in creating successful end‑to‑end experiences, and have professional experience with technical users of 3D engines such as Unity and Unreal, and Native App development we’d love to hear from you.

• Design, implement, and support reusable components and bridging frameworks that connect native libraries in C++.
• Produce documentation, code samples, and learning resources for external developers.
• Manage technical inquiries from Lens Studio developers and partners.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally to identify and close developer experience gaps.
• Contribute to the testing, validation, and optimization native libraries.
• Advise on best practices for building performant, reusable, and portable C++ libraries.

• Proficiency in programming with C++ and experience with native library development, including creation of cross‑language bridges.
• Proficiency in JavaScript/Type Script (or similar languages like C#) and C++ and an understanding of 3D graphics concepts and familiarity with 3D modeling and animation packages (Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Cinema4D).
• Experience with spatial computing concepts, AR/VR/MR development, and integration of native modules into cross‑platform engines.
• Ability to create documentation, technical tutorials, and other learning resources targeted at developers.
• Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to both internal engineers and external partners.

• 3+ years of experience in AR engineering or native module development after earning a Bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field; or a Master’s degree in a technical field with 2 years of post‑graduate AR engineering experience; or a PhD in a relevant technical field.

• Experience building and maintaining C++ native libraries, and developing cross‑language integration bridges (JSI, node addons, JNI, FFI, or similar).
• Experience in building highly interactive spatial or 3D applications (apps, games, or AR/VR content) using 3D engines such as Unity, Unreal, Three.js, Open Frameworks, or WebGL/OpenGL.
• Experience integrating external native libraries with JavaScript/Type Script‑based application stacks.
• Experience producing developer learning assets, presentations, or technical documentation.
• Strong public speaking and partner‑facing communication skills.

Snap Inc. offers paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that include equity in the form of RSUs.

In the United States, pay is based on job location. The base salary range for this position is $157,000‑$235,000 annually in Zone A, $149,000‑$223,000 in Zone B, and $133,000‑$200,000 in Zone C.

Snap is a proud equal‑opportunity employer, providing employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category. The company complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.