Lead Software Engineer, iOS

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.

We’re looking for a Lead Software Engineer, iOS to join Snap and build consumer-facing, Generative AI-first mobile products. You will help create polished experiences for creators and drive strong technical execution across iOS development.

What you’ll do

• Build and ship end-to-end features for iOS applications
• Lead development of high-quality, high-performance mobile experiences
• Partner with product, design, backend, and iOS teams
• Improve performance, stability, and overall product quality
• Contribute to technical direction and engineering standards

What we’re looking for

• Strong experience building consumer-facing mobile products
• Deep iOS expertise and strong engineering fundamentals
• Cross-platform development experience
• High ownership, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindset

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience
• 6+ years of professional iOS development experience
• Strong proficiency in Swift and Objective-C
• Strong knowledge of UIKit, Foundation, Core Animation, and Core Data
• Experience with multithreading, performance optimisation, and software design patterns
• Understanding of OS internals, compilers, and mobile optimisation
• Familiarity with modern development workflows, including AI-assisted coding tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience shipping and maintaining large-scale iOS applications
• Experience with hybrid or cross-platform frameworks such as React Native
• Experience with C/C++, OpenGL, or Metal
• Passion for building smooth, stable, and delightful user experiences

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!