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’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 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 doBuild and ship end-to-end features for iOS applicationsLead development of high-quality, high-performance mobile experiencesPartner with product, design, backend, and iOS teamsImprove performance, stability, and overall product qualityContribute to technical direction and engineering standardsWhat we’re looking forStrong experience building consumer-facing mobile productsDeep iOS expertise and strong engineering fundamentalsCross-platform development experienceHigh ownership, sound judgement, and a collaborative mindsetMinimum QualificationsBachelor’s degree in a technical field, or equivalent practical experience6+ years of professional iOS development experienceStrong proficiency in Swift and Objective-CStrong knowledge of UIKit, Foundation, Core Animation, and Core DataExperience with multithreading, performance optimisation, and software design patternsUnderstanding of OS internals, compilers, and mobile optimisationFamiliarity with modern development workflows, including AI-assisted coding toolsPreferred QualificationsExperience shipping and maintaining large-scale iOS applicationsExperience with hybrid or cross-platform frameworks such as React NativeExperience with C/C++,