Software Engineer Intern

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Bellevue, WA
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Artificial Intelligence • Cloud • Machine Learning • Mobile • Software • Virtual Reality • App development
We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.
The Role
As a Software Engineering Intern at Snap Inc., you will work on technical projects, develop performant code for Snap Specs, and collaborate with mentors.
Summary Generated by Built In

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 it's AR glasses, Spectacles.

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!

Spectacles is looking for interns to work on the SAP(Specs Application Platform) team to help us develop cutting edge AR experiences for future Spectacles. SAP team’s mission is to establish a robust, scalable, and developer-friendly application platform for Specs that empowers seamless UX development, fosters a thriving app ecosystem, and ultimately increases long-term user engagement.

Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.

We are looking for Software Engineering Interns to join us for a 13-week Summer 2026 Internship Program at Snap Inc! 

What you'll do:

  • Work on challenging technical projects that align with business and product needs 

  • Develop highly performant code to impact Snap Specs products and technology

  • Partner closely with mentor and teammates on internship project

  • Learn and apply new software engineering skills

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Strong computer science fundamentals

  • Strong problem solving skills

  • Ability to collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional partners

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Currently enrolled in a BS/MS program in a technical field such as computer science with a graduation date no sooner than December 2026

  • Graduating between December 2026 to Spring 2027

  • Must be able to start in office in May or June of 2026 for a 13-week internship

Preferred Qualifications for Specs Application Platform:

  • Background in Data Structures and programming languages like C++ or Java or C or Kotlin

  • Experience with AI-assisted coding tools like Claude, Cursor.

  • Positive attitude and willing to learn and contribute in the area of Augmented reality device security

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Ai-Assisted Coding Tools
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Java
Kotlin

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The Company
HQ: Santa Monica, CA
5,000 Employees
Year Founded: 2011

What We Do

Snap Inc. is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Why Work With Us

Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

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Our “default together” approach is an 80/20 model where we are asking team members to spend 80% of the time, on average, in the office, with the remaining 20% of the time spent remote.

Typical time on-site: 4 days a week
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