Electrical Engineer, Spectacles, Level 3

Location: Los Angeles, Canada

Department: Spectacles

Employment Type: Full time

About Snap Inc

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.

About the Role

Snap Inc. is a camera company that believes the camera—and AR innovation—presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We're adding Next Generation Spectacles to our family of products, which also includes Snapchat and Lens Studio. Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class R&D team focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically by overlaying computing on the real world to bring augmented reality to life. Join our creative culture where bold ideas and diverse voices drive human progress through expressive, moment-capturing technology. As an Electrical Engineer, Spectacles, Level 3, you'll own critical aspects of hardware design for our AR glasses, ensuring seamless integration of camera systems, low-power electronics, and innovative AR features. You'll collaborate with RF, Product Design, Firmware, and cross-functional teams to develop prototypes, validate designs, and debug complex issues like signal integrity and power efficiency. Your work will directly contribute to next-gen Spectacles that empower users to live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together via Snapchat's visual messaging and AR platform. We're seeking a passionate engineer with strong fundamentals in electronic design and hands-on experience in consumer hardware. In our 'Default Together' environment, you'll thrive in an office 4+ days a week, fostering dynamic collaboration amid Snap's vibrant, inclusive culture. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diverse teams building products that redefine communication. Base salary ranges from $91,000-$161,000 annually (depending on zone), plus equity.

What You'll Do

• Own schematic design, circuit review, stackup definition, and layout review for PCB, Flex, and Rigid Flex designs
• Test and validate electrical designs for AR-enabled Spectacles
• Work with senior engineers to debug hardware issues, including power quality, high-speed signal integrity, low-speed interface performance, and coexistence
• Analyze circuits over process, variability, and temperature to ensure reliability in camera and AR systems
• Develop electronic prototypes for innovative AR glasses concepts
• Collaborate with RF, Product Design, Firmware, and cross-functional teams throughout the product development lifecycle
• Support development builds onsite at external component suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Contribute to pushing the boundaries of camera technology by overlaying computing on the real world
• Participate in failure analysis to iterate on next-generation Spectacles hardware
• Integrate electrical systems that enhance Snapchat's AR experiences in wearable form factors

Minimum Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent years of experience
• 1+ years of relevant experience in electrical or hardware engineering
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
• Experience in electronic design, including component selection and schematic design
• Familiarity with low power/battery operated designs
• Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, battery simulators, DMMs, and vector network analyzers
• Ability to travel internationally up to 20%

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience developing consumer electronic devices
• Experience with vendor communication
• Experience with Cadence OrCAD and Allegro

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Electrical engineering fundamentals
• Schematic design and PCB layout review
• Component selection for low-power designs
• Hardware debugging (power quality, signal integrity)
• Lab equipment proficiency (oscilloscopes, DMMs, VNAs)
• Battery-operated electronics expertise
• Cross-functional collaboration
• Interpersonal and communication skills
• Prototype development
• Circuit analysis over PVT variations
• Vendor and supplier management
• AR hardware integration knowledge
• High-speed and low-speed interface design
• Flex and Rigid Flex PCB experience
• Problem-solving in fast-paced environments

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity in the form of RSUs
• Opportunities to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Support for disabilities or special needs requiring accommodation
• Dynamic collaboration in a 'Default Together' office environment (4+ days per week)
• Inclusive culture fostering diverse backgrounds and innovative AR products

Compensation

$107,000-$161,000 annually

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

"Default Together" Policy: At Snap Inc, we practice a "default together" approach and expect team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.