Electrical Engineer

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 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:

• Engineer component analysis, schematic design, circuit review, layout review, and general debugging

• Simulate and AC and DC power distribution networks and define impedance masks

• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and industrial design teams

• Analyze circuit parasitics and tolerances to ensure correct operation over the specified voltage and temperature range

• Design, review and supervise layout for PCB, Flex, and Rigid Flex designs

• Debug hardware issues, including power quality, high-speed signal integrity, and low speed interface performance

• Test and validate all electrical designs

• Author clear and comprehensive electrical test documentation

• Simulate, test, and validate EMI and ESD performance of all designs

• Develop electronic prototypes for new product concepts

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals 

• Experience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with tools like Cadence Allegro and OrCAD Capture

• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and PDN/SI simulation tools

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience

• 7+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience defining integrated circuit design power delivery specifications such as impedance masks and DCR targets

• Knowledge of design and layout for low-noise linear and switching power supply circuits

• Knowledge of layout strategies for EMI minimization, signal integrity, and low noise

• Familiarity with low power/battery operated designs

• Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups

• Excellent process development and documentation skills

• A passion for Snapchat and creativity!

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