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.
The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.
Snap’s camera supports real friendships through visual communication, self expression and storytelling. Moving forward, our camera will play a transformative role in how people experience the world around them, combining what they see in the real world, with all that’s available to them in the digital world.
We’re looking for a Computer Architecture Intern to join the AI Core Architecture team at Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
Our cutting-edge event-based Neural Processing Units (NPUs) are revolutionizing the way data is processed in augmented reality applications, providing unprecedented energy efficiency and speed. You will:
- Implement, map, and simulate selected neural rendering algorithms on our NPU.
- Perform performance benchmarking and analysis, documenting and presenting findings to the team.
- Identify hardware and compiler/training improvements that make our NPU more efficient for neural rendering workloads.
- Develop proof-of-concept implementations to validate proposed optimizations.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong foundation in computer architecture and digital design concepts.
- Familiarity with deep learning, AI algorithms, and neural networks.
- Familiarity with computer graphics and rendering.
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
- Experience with deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and/or TensorFlow is a plus.
- Experience with computer graphics technologies (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) is a plus.
- Experience with event-based processors and sensors is a plus.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team and communicate ideas effectively.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Currently enrolled in a PhD program in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field
- Graduating no earlier than December 2026
- Must be able to start in office in May or June of 2026 for a 13-week internship
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.
"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
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.
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 parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!