Electrical Engineer, Spectacles, L5

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 () .

Spectacles 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 Spectacles team!

• 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

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

• 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

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

• 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%

• 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 such as Cadence Allegro and OrCAD Capture

• Proficiency 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

• Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups through written, verbal and visual formats

• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and PDN/SI simulation tools

• 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

• MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience

• 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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