RF Test Engineer

Location: Boulder, United States | Santa Monica, 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 will transform how people live, communicate, and experience the world. Our Spectacles team is pioneering next-generation AR glasses that overlay computing on reality, powering immersive experiences through Snapchat's visual messaging and Lens Studio's AR platform. We're seeking a RF Test Engineer to join our world-class R&D team in Spectacles, where you'll develop cutting-edge test solutions to ensure our wireless subsystems deliver seamless AR innovation, from real-time camera feeds to augmented overlays that let users live in the moment and have fun together. In this role, you'll craft hardware and software test solutions for RF and wireless subsystems in Spectacles, creating test plans and reporting tools to validate performance across WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, and cellular standards. You'll automate test environments using Python or LabVIEW, script Android/Linux devices, and perform precise lab measurements like EVM and sensitivity to debug issues impacting AR functionality. Your statistical analysis and data tools will uncover insights that push the boundaries of what cameras can do, supporting Spectacles' mission to redefine human connection through AR. Joining Snap means thriving in a creative culture that values diverse voices and bold ideas. With our 'Default Together' policy, you'll collaborate in-office 4+ days a week to accelerate innovation. We offer competitive pay (Zone A: $190K-$284K base + RSUs), comprehensive benefits including medical, parental leave, and mental health support, and a commitment to equality for all backgrounds. If you're passionate about RF testing in AR hardware, apply to help build the future of Spectacles!

What You'll Do

• Develop comprehensive test solutions, including hardware and software, to rigorously test RF and wireless subsystems in Spectacles AR glasses
• Create detailed test plans and automated reporting tools to validate wireless performance for WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, and cellular standards
• Author clear, comprehensive documentation for test procedures, results, and methodologies to support Spectacles hardware validation
• Design and implement test environments using Python, LabVIEW, or similar tools tailored to AR camera and computing integration
• Automate testing of Android and Linux-based embedded devices within Spectacles prototypes
• Perform statistical analysis on test data to identify performance trends and optimization opportunities for AR experiences
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to debug RF issues impacting real-world AR overlays and camera functionality
• Conduct lab-based RF measurements including EVM, receiver sensitivity, and emissions to ensure Spectacles meet innovation standards
• Develop data processing tools to visualize and present test results, driving insights for next-generation Spectacles development
• Support validation of wireless subsystems to push boundaries of AR glasses, enhancing live-in-the-moment user experiences

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering, software engineering, or equivalent years of experience
• 7+ years of relevant experience developing testing environments and solutions for circuits and systems
• Demonstrated experience working with Android and/or Linux-based devices
• Fundamental understanding of RF engineering principles and measurements at the physical layer
• Experience developing data processing tools to analyze and present test data
• Statistical analysis experience
• Demonstrated ability to use and automate common RF and electrical test equipment

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in RF/Electrical engineering or related field
• Experience performing RF measurements in a lab environment such as ALCR, EVM, receiver sensitivity, out-of-band emissions, etc.
• Ability to debug hardware and software products and/or tools
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• Direct experience automating and/or scripting Android and/or Linux embedded devices

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• RF engineering principles and physical layer measurements
• Test methodologies for WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, cellular standards
• Automation of RF test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers)
• Signaling and non-signaling testers, power supplies
• Python, LabVIEW, or equivalent software for test environments
• Scripting and automation for Android/Linux embedded devices
• Data processing and visualization tools
• Statistical analysis
• Hardware and software debugging
• Test plan creation and documentation
• Lab-based RF measurements (ALCR, EVM, sensitivity, emissions)
• Cross-functional collaboration in AR/hardware teams
• Problem-solving in camera and wireless integration
• Strong written and verbal communication
• Interpersonal skills for creative, fast-paced culture

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages with equity in the form of RSUs
• Competitive base salary based on pay zones (Zone A: $190,000-$284,000; Zone B: $181,000-$270,000; Zone C: $162,000-$241,000)
• "Default Together" policy fostering in-person collaboration 4+ days per week
• Opportunities to share in Snap’s long-term success through innovative AR products
• Support for disabilities or special needs with accommodations

Compensation

$190,000-$284,000 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.