Snap Inc. is hiring a AR 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. We're looking for a passionate AR Engineer to work on new AR experiences for Snap. Working from the Amsterdam office, you'll work in close collaboration with colleagues in Partnership, 3D, VFX, QA, LensStudio designers in addition to various other Snap teams around the world to deliver the best AR experiences to our strategic partners and snapchatters. Ideal candidates for this role will have an extensive understanding and interest in concepts/deliverables as well as generate high-impact and innovative results.

What you'll do:

• Conceptualize and design new AR interactive experiences centered around the camera, using Lens Studio
• Own the development part of new interactive experiences from prototype to product release
• Collaborate with Design and Engineering teams to make the most fun, surprising, and stable products possible

Minimum Qualifications:

• 2+ years of experience in software engineering
• Strong proficiency in one of these languages: Typescript, Javascript, C++, C#
• Experience in AR/VR or game development
• BA/BS degree or equivalent work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong mathematical background (analytic geometry, linear algebra)
• Experience with real-time 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, OpenFrameworks, Processing, and WebGL/OpenGL, etc.)
• Experience in development for AR/VR wearables
• Basic experience with 3D packages like Blender, Cinema 4D, Max, Maya, etc
• Proven track record of shipping premium consumer product experiences in games, advertising, or other related channels
• Image processing, computer vision, machine learning experience
• A passion for creating interactive experiences that are fun, delightful, and allow Snapchatters to communicate and express themselves in new ways