Snapchat is the camera used by millions of people every day to Snap with family, watch Stories from friends, see events from around the world, and explore expertly curated content from top publishers. In short, we are a passionate team working hard to build the best platform in the world for communication and storytelling.

The Cameos team is innovating new ways for Snapchatters to express themselves with their friends. With Cameos, you become the star of short, looping videos that you can customize with your own face and send to friends in Chat. The team consists of engineers, designers, and content specialists who are committed to creating the perfect Cameo for every moment.

We’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join the Cameos Team!

What you’ll do:

• Develop and deploy production-quality machine learning frameworks for mobile devices

• Develop advanced ways to integrate Snapchatters into Cameos using machine learning 

• Explore and implement state-of-the-art algorithms to keep Snap products on the cutting-edge of machine learning technology

• Work closely with other Snap teams to explore and prototype new product features

• Create products that are used by millions of Snapchatters 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Strong understanding of machine learning approaches and algorithms

• Ability to proactively learn new concepts and apply them at work

• Strong communication and collaboration skills

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical field such as computer science or years of equivalent experience

• 3+ years of research or engineering experience in deep learning with one or more of the following: segmentation, object detection, classification, model optimizations (e.g. pruning, quantization, distillation)

• Experience working with machine learning frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or Caffe2 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD in machine learning, computer vision, or related field

• Experience developing and optimizing real-time software for mobile applications

• Experience with generative modeling for computer vision applications

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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at accommodations-ext@snap.com.

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 maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!