Full-Time
Posted on 10/31/2025
Social media camera platform with AR
$303k - $455k/yr
Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship
Santa Monica, CA, USA + 2 more
More locations: San Francisco, CA, USA | New York, NY, USA
In Person
Office-based role requiring 4+ days in the office per week.
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Snap Inc. builds camera-based social media and AR experiences centered on Snapchat, a multimedia messaging app where messages disappear, with features like Stories and Discover. Its hardware, Spectacles, captures video and photos from the wearer’s perspective and ties into Snapchat. The app earns primarily from advertising, offering Snap Ads and AR Sponsored Lenses and Filters, plus revenue from Spectacles sales. The goal is to help people express themselves, connect in moments, and reach a young audience while growing ad and product revenue through a camera-first platform.
Company Size
5,001-10,000
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Santa Monica, California
Founded
2011
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Paid maternity, paternity, and family caregiver leave
Adoption, surrogacy, infertility, and fertility preservation benefits
Backup child care coverage, caregiver assistance, and digital maternity care support
Short-term disability, long-term disability, life insurance, and AD&D insurance
Comprehensive medical coverage
Dental coverage, including orthodontia benefits
Vision coverage, including LASIK benefits
Gym perks and discounts
Team fitness classes, hikes, and races
Sports leagues
Cooking and nutritional workshops
Generous time off and leave programs
Emotional and mental health support programs and apps
Social gatherings, team outings, and volunteering programs
401(k) plan
Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!
Snap launches Promoted Places feature and turns Snap Map into a powerful engine for discovering the world on the ground Dubai - Al-Wahda: Snap Inc. announced the launch of Promoted Places, a new advertising solution that allows sponsored locations to be displayed directly on the Snap Map, enabling brands to achieve a tangible increase in store visits. With over 400 million monthly active users of Snap Map and the app being used more than 45 times daily in the Gulf countries, Promoted Places allows advertisers to appear during users' intensive searches for their upcoming destinations and experiences. Unlike traditional navigation maps, Snap Map is designed for social media discovery, helping users find where their friends are and explore places that suit their interests. Promoted Places enables retailers, stores, and restaurants to display their physical locations as sponsored promotional pins with increased visibility, including the option to add custom 3D animations. When tapped, users are directed to a sponsored place profile, where advertisers can showcase a Snap Ad, link their business profile so that alerts and stories appear in the carousel, include custom map effects, and allow users to save the location for later. Advertisers get key performance indicators including the impression rate for Promoted Places, the number of opens, and total user interactions, providing clear insight into engagement and intent. The new Places Partnerships model expands reach, allowing brands without physical outlets to collaborate with partners managing over 200 locations. Hussein Freijeh, General Manager for the Middle East, North Africa, Asia Pacific at Snap Inc., said: "Discovery in the Gulf countries primarily starts through social media and quickly turns into real-world interaction. Promoted Places enables brands to appear when intent is forming, transforming digital engagement on Snap Map into tangible, measurable impact in stores. This feature also helps build solutions that reflect how our community explores, connects with, and experiences the world around them." What does this mean for brands? Promoted Places represents a shift from passive digital awareness to active location-based engagement. For brands that rely on foot traffic as a key performance indicator, this feature offers a comprehensive, always-on solution that bridges online discovery and physical store visits. By combining map presence, interactive creative content, Snap Ads, and promotion through public profiles, brands can create an integrated ecosystem that boosts awareness, sparks interest, and drives real-world visits, all within a platform built on genuine connection. Rapid adoption in Saudi Arabia Since its launch, the new feature has seen significant adoption in the region, with leading regional and global brands activating it in Saudi Arabia during Ramadan. Almarai: Bringing Hara Al Youm to life on the map Almarai redefined how brands show up during cultural moments with its Ramadan campaign Hara Al Youm, transforming Snap Map into a gateway to a virtual neighborhood inspired by values of togetherness, generosity, and belonging. By activating Promoted Places across key locations and destinations, including waterfronts, in Riyadh, Jeddah, Dammam, and Khobar, the brand successfully connected the physical world with digital discovery in a way that blends cultural authenticity with immersive experience. In what is considered among the first globally, Almarai became one of the first brands to link Promoted Places to a custom augmented reality lens, allowing Snapchatters to seamlessly transition from map exploration to an interactive Hara Al Youm experience. Through a custom 3D neighborhood icon, AR storytelling, and a weekly content series, the campaign showcased how location, creativity, and user behavior on the platform can be leveraged to create a fully integrated, culturally relevant interactive experience powered by Snap Map. Starbucks: Multi-level feature activation In Saudi Arabia, Starbucks, operated by Majid Al Futtaim, launched Promoted Places as part of its limited-edition Ramadan campaign featuring the Ramadan Cup and Cardamom Latte. The brand activated over 350 outlets across the kingdom on Snap Map, increasing brand awareness and driving footfall by making nearby branches easy to discover. Snapchatters exploring nearby areas welcomed with a custom 3D design of a rotating cup with coffee beans falling around it, grabbing their attention and encouraging them to discover branches. The campaign went beyond the map, with influencers promoting it through user-generated content via the HaloAI platform, guiding audiences on how to locate their nearest branch using the map. An AR lens for Ramadan also boosted engagement by showcasing the new cup design and personalized name stickers. The campaign demonstrated how Promoted Places can increase awareness and interest by connecting interactive digital storytelling across different Snapchat tabs with real-world store discovery, encouraging Snapchatters to explore nearby locations and engage with the brand on the ground. Masar Makkah: Enhancing discovery for a prominent tourist destination Destination Masar in Saudi Arabia activated Promoted Places as part of its campaign "Welcome to the Heart of Makkah," shining a spotlight on this leading residential and hotel destination on Snap Map. This feature allowed Snapchatters exploring nearby areas to discover Masar, boosting the brand's prominence during intense map searches and increasing project awareness among visitors and residents alike. The campaign extended beyond the map through an integrated media approach on Snapchat, including First Lens and First Snap features, along with a comprehensive reach and frequency strategy across multiple Snapchat tabs. These elements combined to create a seamless experience linking interactive digital storytelling with real-world destination discovery. The impact on the ground was tangible, with field teams reporting increased footfall and visitors relying on Snapchat as a discovery source. The campaign showed how Promoted Places can help prominent tourist destinations increase visibility and encourage real-world exploration by reaching audiences at the moment they decide on their next destination. A new chapter in location-based advertising As brands in the Middle East and North Africa seek solutions that bridge digital engagement with real-world impact, Promoted Places offers a solution rooted in how people explore and experience their surroundings. By integrating sponsored destinations directly into an interactive map environment, Snap helps advertisers transition from awareness to engagement, turning discovery into visits and moments into tangible results on the ground.
Snap Inc. is laying off approximately 1,000 full-time employees, representing 16% of its global workforce, as part of CEO Evan Spiegel's push for profitability. The company is also closing more than 300 open positions. In a memo to staff, Spiegel said the cuts are necessary to boost efficiency and achieve profitable growth. He cited improvements in artificial intelligence technology that enable employees to work more quickly as a contributing factor to the restructuring decision.
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Snap and Qualcomm team up for upcoming AR glasses release. Executive summary. Snap Inc. and Qualcomm have entered a long-term partnership to develop and launch consumer AR glasses. The new product, branded as 'Specs', is set to launch later this year. This collaboration highlights a significant commitment to advancing augmented reality technology, particularly through the integration of Qualcomm's Snapdragon chips. The partnership between Snap and Qualcomm signals an important development in the AR landscape, as both companies aim to push the boundaries of consumer technology. With Snap's new subsidiary, Specs Inc., focused solely on XR initiatives, the groundwork is being laid for innovative hardware and software solutions. This collaboration is not just about releasing a product; it's about establishing a robust ecosystem that supports AR experiences. Hardware innovations. As Snap moves forward with its AR glasses, the integration of Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors is expected to enhance performance and efficiency. These chips are known for their capabilities in handling advanced computing tasks, which are crucial for the interactive features that modern AR applications require. The Specs glasses promise to deliver a seamless user experience, combining high-quality visuals with responsive controls. Platform developments. Specifications about the platform that will support these AR glasses remain sparse, but it is anticipated that the user interface will be intuitive, catering to both tech-savvy users and newcomers. The development of a dedicated platform could enhance the overall functionality of the Specs glasses, allowing for a wide variety of applications ranging from gaming to productivity tools. The collaboration with Qualcomm may also ensure that the glasses are compatible with a broader range of devices, fostering an interconnected ecosystem. Market context and competition. The announcement of Specs aligns with a wider trend in the AR market, where several tech giants are vying for dominance. Companies like Apple and Meta are also investing heavily in AR technologies, which suggests that the competition will be fierce. However, Snap's focus on social and interactive experiences could give it a unique edge. By leveraging its existing user base and social media platforms, Snap can create AR experiences that resonate with users on a personal level. Enterprise applications. While the initial focus appears to be on consumer applications, there is significant potential for enterprise use cases as well. AR can transform training, remote collaboration, and customer engagement strategies, and Snap's partnership with Qualcomm may lead to tailored solutions for businesses. The ability to create immersive experiences could enhance productivity and innovation across various sectors. As Snap gears up for the launch of its Specs glasses, the implications of this partnership with Qualcomm extend beyond just hardware. It represents a strategic move to position itself at the forefront of the evolving AR market, catering to both consumers and enterprises alike. In conclusion, the collaboration between Snap and Qualcomm for the Specs AR glasses is a critical step towards more advanced and accessible augmented reality technology, setting the stage for future innovations in the space. Your friend in VR, Christopher aka UKRifter Hashtags: #AR #AugmentedReality #Snap #Qualcomm #SmartGlasses #TechPartnership #Specs #XR
Snap and Qualcomm team up for 'the future of Specs' - aiming to make smart glasses 'more human and grounded in the real world' The next step launches later this year Later this year, Snap is expected to finally release its next-generation Specs. The smart glasses feature Qualcomm's Snapdragon XR chipset platform. This week, Snap and Qualcomm announced that the two companies are continuing their partnership. "We believe the future of computing will be more human and grounded in the real world," said co-founder and CEO of Snap, Evan Spiegel, in a press release. Both companies seem to believe the future of smart glasses is making them more socially acceptable and merging AI and AR glasses. Article continues below Latest Videos From Tom's Guide Best Tech Gifts Under $100 0 seconds of 1 minute, 30 seconds Volume 0% Social acceptability. Snap went all out promoting Specs AR glasses at last year's Augmented World Expo (AWE). At the time, CEO Evan Spiegel promised that the new Specs would be smaller, lighter and much more wearable. Tomsguide has seen the Specs over several hands-on sessions - cramming XR smarts in a pair of glasses, but these aren't the sleek Meta Ray-Bans or even second monitors like the RayNeo Air 4 Pros. Right now, the Specs feature two Snapdragon chips that power everything the glasses do. The directed demos Tomsguide has seen have been fairly impressive and a hint at future where you see the world without a smartphone. Former VP of hardware Scott Myers was pretty open about the design during a conversation at AWE last year.