Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!

Our Perception team builds the technology that enables Snapchat’s camera to intelligently understand the world around us. This team is composed of innovative product thinkers, engineers, and scientists who work together to bring captivating Snapchat experiences to life — all powered by artificial intelligence.

We’re looking for a Machine Learning Engineer to join our Perception team at Snap Inc! 

What you’ll do:

• Develop machine learning and deep learning solutions across the entire machine learning workflow from data collection to model training

• Optimize deep neural networks to run efficiently on mobile devices

• Apply findings from cutting edge research to help solve challenging product problems

• Work with product teams and engineers to make applications of visual understanding ubiquitous to Snapchat

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read and implement related academic literature in deep learning and computer vision

• Solid understanding of the production machine learning workflow

Minimum Qualifications:

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

• 3+ years of research or industry experience working with visual understanding

• Strong track record of C++ software development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters/PhD in a technical field such as computer science or equivalent industry experience

• Experience with client-side deep learning frameworks

• Experience building large-scale machine learning systems or visual understanding applications

• A passion for Snapchat and creativity!

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!