Component Technology Engineer
Spectacles are Snap's hand-free camera that take in both photo and video content that is shareable on, and off, Snapchat. With hardware and augmented reality working in tandem, Spectacles make it easy to make memories from your perspective, and relive them later.
Snap Lab is home to Spectacles — a camera inspired by the human eye, powered by your imagination — and a world-class research & development team that is paving the way for the future of the camera. Snap Lab builds creative technology that helps overlay computing on the world around us.
We're looking for a Component Technology Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!
What you’ll do:
Manage complex component development with oversight.
Collaborate with cross functional engineering teams on component requirements
Lead development of components with external vendors
Investigate and develop component and manufacturing processes
Manage overall technical specification and supplier development of custom components
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Ability to apply engineering principles to identify problems and implement corrective actions
Strong project management skills
Excellent process development and documentation skills
Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups
Good communication skills—written, verbal, and presentations
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or related field or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of experience in electrical or computer engineering
Experience designing and developing complex optomechanical or electromechanical components
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field or equivalent years of experience
experience debugging EE hardware/firmware issues, experience with reworking and soldering on PCBs
Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups
Excellent process development and documentation skills
A passion for Snapchat and creativity!
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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].
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 maternity & paternity leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!