Electrical Engineer, Level 4 at Snap Inc.

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

235000.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electrical Engineering Fundamentals, Electronic Design, Component Selection, Schematic Design, Communication Interfaces, Layout Strategies, Power Supply Circuits, EMI Mitigation, Signal Integrity, Engineering Lab Instrumentation, Troubleshooting, Interpersonal Skills, Collaboration, Documentation Skills, Consumer Electronics

Industry

Software Development

Description

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. 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’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Spectacles team! What you’ll do: Own schematic design, component selection and stackup definition for boards from concept to final delivery into mass production Design in complex display drive components, SOCs, PMICs, video bridge ICs and sensors used in low-power consumer electronics Lead and contribute to technical design reviews Supervise and review layout for PCB, Flex, and Rigid Flex designs Debug hardware issues with cross-functional teams such as desense, power delivery, signal integrity, ESD and EMI Analyze circuit parasitics and tolerances to ensure correct operation over the specified voltage and temperature range Test and validate all board level and systems level aspects of electrical designs Collaborate closely with software, mechanical, optical, thermal and industrial design teams Author clear and comprehensive electrical specification and test documentation Develop electronic prototypes for new product concepts Support development builds onsite at external contract manufacturers Travel up to 4 weeks internationally, 8 weeks total travel per year Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and understanding of best practices Experience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with schematic capture and layout tools Experience working with various communication interfaces such as USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD and PCIE Knowledge of layout strategies and tradeoffs for linear and switching power supply circuits, EMI mitigation, high-speed signal integrity and power delivery networks A strong engineering lab instrumentation background and willingness to spend significant hands-on lab time troubleshooting circuits and electromechanical system assemblies using lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, logic analyzers, DMMs, and programmable loads Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups through written, verbal and visual formats Minimum Qualifications: 3+ years of post-Bachelor’s electrical or hardware engineering experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field +2 year of post-grad electrical or hardware engineering experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field Preferred Qualifications: MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience Knowledge of micro-display systems, video standards and related protocols such as HDMI, DisplayPort Experience developing consumer electronic devices at production scale Experience navigating failure analysis with external vendors Experience with overseas manufacturing Familiarity with low power/battery operated designs Excellent process development and documentation skills A passion for Snapchat and creativity! 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. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable). 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! Compensation In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future. Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. A Decade of Snap: Learn about our origin story, values, mission, culture of innovation, and more. CitizenSnap: In our third annual CitizenSnap Report, we demonstrate progress towards our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, and we lay out our plans looking forward. The DEI Innovation Summit: Watch highlights from the 2nd annual DEI Innovation Summit, which brings together thought leaders and DEI experts for a day of courageous conversations to enable bold action. Snap News: Stay up to date on the latest and greatest product and innovation news at Snap Applicant and Candidate Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The Electrical Engineer will own schematic design and component selection for boards, leading technical design reviews and collaborating with cross-functional teams. They will also debug hardware issues and validate electrical designs.