Camera Systems Engineer

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Snap Inc is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. The company’s three core products are Snapchat, Lens Studio, and its AR glasses, Spectacles.

We’re looking for a Camera Systems Engineer to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!

• Lead a cross‑functional sensing project including hardware and software development, new use‑case prototyping, user studies, and performance verification.
• Develop next‑generation camera hardware based on user research and product integration requirements including sensor selection and developing lens requirements.
• Define and document camera subcomponent and module engineering requirements.
• Define testing and qualification plans for the components and camera module at different stages of development from concept to production.
• Develop product‑level test procedures in support of product use cases.
• Collaborate with camera firmware and software engineers to develop testing and calibration solutions.
• Drive DFM with suppliers and manage technical and commercial risk through design.
• Support failure analysis and reliability testing and integrate corrective actions into future designs and process improvements.
• Review process plans and propose and drive DOEs when necessary.
• Evaluate and debug camera hardware at module and product levels with supporting simulation.
• Travel to supplier facilities for product development and production bring‑up (up to 15% international travel expected).

• Knowledge of standard miniature camera module assembly processes, including wafer‑level optics.
• Knowledge of the image signal processing pipeline.
• Familiarity with common applications of computer vision and computational imaging.
• Experience with eye tracking systems.
• Expertise in at least one of the following: mechanical design of injection‑molded components, electrical design of high‑speed circuits, design and fabrication of plastic optics, or consumer electronics process development.
• Ability to work independently and manage internal and external resources.

• Bachelor’s degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in designing, testing, or development of high‑volume camera modules.

• PhD or MS degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field.
• Expertise in near‑infrared illumination systems and sensors.
• Experience leading complex cross‑functional technical projects without predefined requirements.
• Experience with compact camera image sensors, lenses, manufacturing, testing, and working with component and module suppliers.

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