Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing | Fixed Term

Location: Boulder, United States | Los Angeles, Canada | Palo Alto, 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 in empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together through innovative AR experiences. Our Spectacles team is at the forefront of this mission, developing next-generation AR glasses that overlay computing on the real world. As a Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing (Fixed Term) in the Spectacles department, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring our hardware delivers flawless optical performance, enabling immersive augmented reality for millions of users. In this role, you'll define cutting-edge test and calibration methods for cameras and optical sensors, developing algorithms and specifying test station hardware to meet the demands of high-volume AR production. You'll collaborate with third-party vendors to drive manufacturing, support tester bring-up with partners, maintain documentation, and analyze GR&R data. Troubleshooting test stations, debugging software/firmware, and conducting failure analysis with design engineers will be key, alongside up to 15% international travel to support factory builds. Your work will directly impact the quality of Spectacles' computer vision, sensor fusion, and depth sensing capabilities. We're seeking a talented engineer with a Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field, and 3+ years testing cameras or optical sensors in consumer electronics. Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, data analysis tools like JMP, and quality standards like GR&R/SPC are essential. Join our creative, diverse culture where 'Default Together' collaboration 4+ days a week fuels innovation. Snap is an equal opportunity employer offering comprehensive benefits, competitive pay (Zone A: $157,000-$235,000; Zone B: $149,000-$223,000; Zone C: $133,000-$200,000), and the chance to shape the future of AR.

What You'll Do

• Define test and calibration methods for cameras and other optical sensors, including algorithm development and test station hardware definition
• Drive test station manufacturing with third-party vendors
• Support tester bring up in collaboration with manufacturing partners
• Write and maintain tester documentation and review GR&R data
• Troubleshoot and debug test stations, test software, and firmware releases
• Support failure analysis through review of test data in collaboration with camera design engineers
• Conduct international travel up to 15% to support factory builds
• Develop innovative testing solutions to push the boundaries of AR camera technology in Spectacles
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure high-quality optical performance in next-generation AR glasses
• Analyze test data to optimize sensor fusion and computer vision capabilities

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in testing of cameras or optical sensors for consumer electronics
• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and standards for cameras and optical sensing technologies
• Knowledge of standard quality methodologies such as GR&R and SPC
• Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++
• Strong data analysis and visualization skills using tools such as JMP, Python, or MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
• Experience developing and maintaining factory test and calibration stations for high-volume manufacturing
• Experience with camera calibration and test techniques for computer vision, sensor fusion, active and passive depth sensing, and/or biometric sensing
• Experience with robotics or instrument control automation

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Python programming
• MATLAB proficiency
• C/C++ development
• Data analysis and visualization
• JMP or similar statistical tools
• Camera testing methodologies
• Optical sensing technologies
• GR&R and SPC quality methods
• Test station hardware definition
• Algorithm development for calibration
• Troubleshooting firmware and software
• Failure analysis collaboration
• Vendor management for manufacturing
• International travel adaptability
• Problem-solving in high-volume production
• Cross-functional team collaboration
• Innovation in AR and computer vision

Our Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
• Office-based “Default Together” policy fostering dynamic collaboration 4+ days per week
• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge AR hardware like Next Generation Spectacles
• Inclusive culture celebrating diverse backgrounds and creative innovation
• Equal opportunity employment with accommodations for disabilities

Compensation

$157,000-$235,000 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.