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# Software Engineer, Specs, Level 5

- **Company:** Snap Inc.
- **Location:** New York, NY, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $209,000.0 - $313,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), 3D Computer Graphics Software, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Augmented Reality, C++ (Programming Language), Code Review, Programming Tools, Object-Oriented Software Development, Requirements Management, Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Kotlin, Information Technology
- **Published:** October 27, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.careerbuilder.com/job-details/software-engineer-specs-level-5-los-angeles-ca--2c54f1ac-27d5-4af1-87e3-9aef2591561e

## About the Role

Software Engineering, Software Specification, Requirements Management, Operating Systems, Programming Tools, Software Engineering, Code Reviews, Product/Service Launch, Object Oriented Programming (OOP) Languages, C++ Programming Language, * Experience in one or more object oriented languages like C++, Kotlin or Java

 * 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

Minimum Qualifications:

 * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, related degree or equivalent practical experience
 * 5+ years of software development experience

Preferred Qualifications:

 * 7+ years of experience building and shipping high performance code
 * Experience with operating systems, resource-constrained devices and 3d graphics
 * Practice designing SDKs, APIs and Platforms

## Description

* Design, improve, and support reusable components, interactions, frameworks and SDKs that enable immersive experiences on Snap Spectacles Augmented Reality Glasses
 * Develop components of the operating system powering Spectacles, SnapOS
 * Participate in code and design reviews
 * Interact with design, interactive engineering, and product teams to shape and launch products