Electrical Engineer

Company: Snap Inc.
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 4, 2025

Job Description:

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. The Company's three core products are Snapchat, a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles.Snap Lab is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.We're looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!What you'll do:

• Own schematic design, component selection and stackup definition for boards from concept to final deliverable
• Design in complex SOCs, PMICs, Wireless ICs and sensors used in low-power consumer electronics
• Lead and contribute to technical design reviews
• Supervise and review layout for PCB, Flex, and Rigid Flex designs
• Debug hardware issues with cross-functional teams such as desense, power states, signal integrity, ESD and EMI
• Test and validate all board level and systems level aspects of electrical designs
• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, RF, thermal and industrial design teams
• Author clear and comprehensive electrical test documentation
• Develop electronic prototypes for new product concepts
• Support development builds onsite at external contract manufacturers
• Travel internationally up to 20%Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
  • Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and understanding of best practices
  • Experience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with schematic capture and layout tools
  • Experience in design of battery operated systems including chargers, fuel gauges and battery protection circuits
  • Experience working with various communication interfaces such as USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD and PCIE
  • Knowledge of layout strategies and tradeoffs for linear and switching power supply circuits, EMI mitigation, high-speed signal integrity and power delivery networks
  • Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, battery simulators, logic analyzers and thermal chambers
  • Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups through written, verbal and visual formatsMinimum Qualifications:
    • BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience
    • 3+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineeringPreferred Qualifications:
      • MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
      • Experience developing consumer electronic devices at production scale
      • Experience with Cadence Orcad and Allegro
      • Experience navigating failure analysis with external vendors
      • Experience with overseas manufacturingIf you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please provide us some information.Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a "default together" approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.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.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 parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success!CompensationIn the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $138,000-$207,000 annually.Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $131,000-$197,000 annually.Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $117,000-$176,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
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