Software Engineer, C++
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 28, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 1, 2026.
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 operates Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji, Saturn, and other digital services.
Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.
Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.
Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.
We’re looking for a Software Engineer to join the Brain-Computer Interface team at Snap Inc!
In this role, you will be working in a small team writing efficient code for our most exciting products, solving some of our industry’s toughest challenges and developing the next generation of wearable device sensing. Working from our Paris office (9th arrondissement), you will be collaborating closely with other Specs hardware and software teams around the world.
What you’ll do:
- Integrate systems for sensor data acquisition and ML inference with robust real-time performance
- Work closely with embedded systems and ML teams to enable complex software to run efficiently on wearable hardware and cloud backends
- Design and implement tools for analyzing performance and quality of our algorithms
- Write clean, well designed and tested code
- Communicate technical tradeoffs clearly through design docs and reviews
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong knowledge in C++
- Strong understanding of Computer Science fundamentals
- Comfortable with large code bases, code reviews and version control (git)
- Great spoken and written communication skills; ability to work with cross-functional teams
- Ability to isolate root causes across different software systems
- BSc in Computer Science, or equivalent field
- At least 2 years of experience in C++ software development
- Fluency in English
- Experience with version control (git)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with asynchronous programming, real-time systems, digital signal processing, time series analysis, EEG or other physiological sensing systems
- Experience developing software for wearable devices and sensor systems
- Experience collaborating across hardware, software and ML teams to resolve system integration issues
- Experience with continuous integration and code quality tools
- Experience using AI tools to support engineering workflows
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"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.
Our Benefits: 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!