Sensor Architect, Level 6

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Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on empowering people through visual communication. The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of AR glasses to bring people closer together in the real world.

We’re looking for a Sensor Architect to join the Spectacles team.

• Manage vendor relationships for custom silicon sensor development and qualification
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration across optics, computer vision, and compute teams
• Influence key architectural decisions and drive consensus on critical trade‑offs
• Develop test methodologies and characterization plans for sensor performance
• Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for sensor performance issues
• Travel up to 15%

• 11+ years of post‑Bachelor’s in optics, physics, electrical engineering, semiconductor devices experience in CMOS image sensor development and qualification; or Master’s degree in a technical field +10 years of post‑grad experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field +7 years of post‑grad experience

• PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
• 3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of image sensors for consumer electronics platforms
• Experience with depth mapping and direct time of flight (dTOF) depth measurement systems
• Experience designing pixel and sensor level logic
• Experience with computational imaging, computer vision, and machine learning for image processing

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation range depends on location (see Compensation section)

Base salary ranges vary by location:
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC) $229,000–$343,000;
Zone B $218,000–$326,000;
Zone C $195,000–$292,000. Position eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Snap Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law. EEO, including disability/vets.