Software Engineer, iOS – Level 5

Snap Inc.

Software Engineer, iOS creating high performance apps for Snap. Collaborating with design and engineering teams to innovate and enhance Snapchat's user experience.

Posted 5/19/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California, New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $209,000 - $313,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

iOSObjective-C

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Create and refine high performance mobile apps that push the limits of mobile technology
Build fun, new products that are very stable and run smoothly
Design, architect and implement well-tested Objective-C software for Snapchat’s camera
Conceptualize, develop, and launch new features
Carefully evaluate technical tradeoffs of every decision
Work with the Design team to hone best UI and infrastructure practices
Carry out code reviews to guarantee code quality
Utilize AI tools to design and ship scalable services while upholding standards for code correctness

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's Degree in a relevant technical field such as computer science or equivalent years of practical work experience
6+ years of post-Bachelor’s software development experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field + 5+ year of post-grad software development experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field +2+ years of post-grad software development experience
Experience with iOS application development
Proven understanding of Objective-C Runtime
Knowledge of OS internals and optimization for low-power and mobile systems
Proficiency with multithreading and performance optimization techniques for iOS
Strong CS fundamentals (algorithms and data structures)
Knowledge of software design patterns and iOS best practices
Proficiency in leveraging AI tools to streamline development

Benefits

Comp & perks

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

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Hard Skills & Tools

Objective-CiOS application developmentmultithreadingperformance optimizationalgorithmsdata structuressoftware design patternsAI toolsmobile technologycode quality

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationproblem-solvingcritical thinkingattention to detailcreativityevaluation of technical tradeoffscode reviewdesign collaborationbest practices adherence

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer ScienceMaster's Degree in a Technical FieldPhD in a Relevant Technical Field