Embedded Software​/Firmware Engineer

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on mobile and wearable products. The Spectacles team is seeking an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer to develop and maintain software for advanced displays and related hardware.

As an Embedded Software/Firmware Engineer, you will be responsible for the end‑to‑end development of firmware, host‑side tools, and validation workflows for micro‑display systems and related components.

• Develop embedded software and firmware for micro‑display systems, display chips, and related tools with clear ownership of implementation, integration, validation, and release.
• Design, implement, and validate software features for display ASICs, modules, microcontrollers, and host‑side tools.
• Set up, maintain, and improve embedded software and firmware build environments, build flows, and development tooling for efficient validation and release.
• Build test plans and test code to verify new features before release to production and partner teams.
• Work across emulator, board, and silicon environments to debug and validate system behavior, focusing on hardware debuggability, root‑cause analysis, and issue isolation at the system level.
• Collaborate closely with software, firmware, ASIC, EE, and production teams to bring up and verify new hardware and software features.
• Develop and maintain tools, libraries, interfaces, and build workflows used by internal teams for validation, debugging, and production enablement.
• Investigate issues across software, firmware, tools, and hardware, and drive root‑cause analysis through resolution.
• Create clear bug reports and Jira tickets for issues related to software, firmware, tools, and hardware interactions.
• Document software flows, build/setup procedures, test procedures, board/tool usage, and user‑facing interfaces for internal developers and partner teams.
• Contribute to code reviews and help improve code quality, testability, maintainability, and build reliability across software, firmware, and tooling.

• BS/BA degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in embedded software or firmware development.
• Experience developing in C/C++ and Python for embedded systems, firmware, or system‑level tools.
• Experience debugging hardware/software integration issues in embedded or consumer electronics systems.

• Experience developing software or firmware for display, imaging, or other consumer‑electronics systems.
• Experience with small microcontrollers such as ARM or RISC‑V.
• Experience developing firmware in C/C++ on RTOS or non‑RTOS systems.
• Experience with board bring‑up, chip validation, and system‑level debugging.
• Experience building internal tools, validation frameworks, or automation for embedded development workflows.
• Experience identifying issues across hardware, firmware, and software in mass‑produced consumer devices.
• Knowledge of micro‑display systems, video standards, and related protocols such as MIPI, HDMI, and Display Port.
• Experience using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes and logic analyzers.
• Self‑starter who can organize complex issues, drive them to closure, and operate effectively in ambiguous environments.
• Passion for Snapchat and creativity.

• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Emotional and mental health support programs.
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success.

Base salary ranges by pay zone:

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000–$235,000 annually.
• Zone B: $149,000–$223,000 annually.
• Zone C: $133,000–$200,000 annually.

Snap practices a “default together” approach and expects team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap Inc. is a proud equal‑opportunity employer. We provide employment opportunities regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Snap is an EOE, including disability and veterans.

We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.