Product Design Engineer

Location: Taipei City, United States

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 AR innovation through Spectacles will redefine how people live, connect, and create in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, blend see-through AR with advanced camera technology to enable seamless play, learning, and collaboration. We're pushing the boundaries of standalone AR glasses, and the Spectacles team needs a Product Design Engineer to bring bold ideas to life. Join our creative culture where engineers, designers, and AR pioneers collaborate to craft hardware that empowers authentic expression and immersive experiences. As a Product Design Engineer on the Spectacles team, you'll design, prototype, and refine cutting-edge components from initial concepts to mass production, focusing on camera systems and AR optics that integrate seamlessly into everyday wearables. You'll partner with industrial design and engineering teams to iterate on prototypes, conduct rigorous failure analysis, and optimize for manufacturability. Expect hands-on work at supplier sites worldwide (up to 30% travel), leading technical reviews, and experimenting with materials to select the best technologies for lightweight, durable AR glasses that capture and enhance real-world moments. We're seeking engineers with strong mechanical fundamentals who thrive in Snap's dynamic, innovative environment. You'll create detailed CAD models, perform tolerance and structural analyses, and drive design improvements that scale our AR vision. If you have a passion for consumer electronics, experience with plastics, metals, PCBs, or FPCs, and proficiency in tools like Nx CAD, you'll excel here. Snap's 'Default Together' policy means 4+ days a week in our vibrant office, fostering the creative energy that fuels our camera-first culture. Snap is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, with comprehensive benefits including parental leave, health support, and equity in our long-term success.

What You'll Do

• Design, prototype, and analyze exciting new products and components for Spectacles from concept to mass production
• Collaborate closely with industrial design, operations, and cross-functional engineering teams to innovate AR hardware
• Conduct failure analysis and implement corrective actions to drive design improvements in camera and AR systems
• Support development builds onsite at external component suppliers and contract manufacturers
• Create detailed design models and documentation optimized for high-volume production of Spectacles
• Develop and conduct technical experiments to select optimal designs, materials, and technologies for AR innovation
• Lead and contribute to technical design reviews, presenting ideas clearly to peers and leadership
• Prototype camera-integrated components that enhance real-world AR experiences
• Analyze structural integrity of AR glasses prototypes under real-world usage scenarios
• Optimize designs for manufacturability to support Snap's scalable production of Spectacles

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• 3+ years of relevant industry experience in product design engineering
• Strong engineering fundamentals with wide knowledge of materials and manufacturing methods
• Proficiency in 3D CAD and 2D documentation
• Technical background in product design, mechanical architecture, tolerance analysis, design for manufacturing, and structural analysis
• Ability to travel internationally up to 30%
• Experience supporting development builds at external suppliers and contract manufacturers

Preferred Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field
• Experience with consumer electronics, particularly AR glasses or camera technology
• Experience with mechanical design of plastic and metal components, PCBs, and FPCs
• Experience with overseas manufacturing
• Proficiency with Nx CAD software

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• 3D CAD modeling and 2D documentation proficiency
• Mechanical engineering fundamentals
• Materials science and selection expertise
• Manufacturing methods and processes knowledge
• Tolerance analysis and stack-up calculations
• Design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Structural finite element analysis (FEA)
• Failure analysis and root cause investigation
• Prototyping and rapid iteration techniques
• Technical experimentation and data analysis
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Presentation skills for technical reviews
• Cross-functional collaboration
• International travel readiness and adaptability
• Problem-solving in fast-paced environments
• Attention to detail in high-precision designs

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Competitive compensation packages with equity to share in Snap’s long-term success
• Flexible paid time off and wellness stipends
• Onsite perks including meals, fitness facilities, and creative collaboration spaces
• Professional development opportunities in AR and camera technology
• Inclusive culture with employee resource groups and diversity initiatives

"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.