Software Engineer, Full Stack (Spectacles)

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 , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, .

​​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.

What you’ll do :

Design, implement, and operate features across Spectacles device and cloud to enrich Spectacles product experiences and fulfill our vision of spatial computing

Work with Product, Design and partners across teams to understand product requirements, evaluate trade-offs, and deliver the solutions needed to build innovative products

Evaluate, appropriately test, and debug your work, striving for high quality

Plan for roadmap, direct work for others, and lead by example by crafting high quality deliverables

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities :

Deep knowledge of software development in web frontend and scalable backend systems, including distributed services and microservices architecture.

Proven ability to debug, troubleshoot, and operate mission-critical cloud-based systems in a production environment.

Experience in delivering top quality, performant and scalable code with extensive unit / functional testing

Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with high attention to detail

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience

3+ years of experience with consumer-facing backend software development

1+ years of experience in using TypeScript and Node.js to develop web frontend and backend

Experience with relational, NoSQL, or vector databases (e.g., PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone) in a production environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Direct experience with building and deploying low-latency, real-time backend services to support AR / VR devices, specifically on major cloud providers (e.g., AWS, GCP).

Experience with SQL, NoSQL and vector databases (e.g. PostgreSQL, DynamoDB, Pinecone)

Experience with modern web front-end technologies (e.g., Next.js, Tailwind CSS, shadcn / ui)

Deep understanding of database optimization, indexing, and high-availability patterns for data at scale.

In-depth experience with Backend-as-a-Service (BaaS) platforms like Supabase or Firebase for rapid prototyping and production-scale deployment.

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some .

"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.

: 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!