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 operates Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world, and Specs Inc. , a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human, in addition to Bitmoji , Saturn, and other digital services.
Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs, advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.
Specs feature see-through lenses that place digital objects directly into three-dimensional space, powered by Snap OS, a proprietary, context-aware operating system designed for natural interaction with your hands and voice.
Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio, a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs, Snapchat, and other services.
We’re looking for an Electrical Engineer to join the Specs 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
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
Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent years of experience
3+ years of post-Bachelor’s electrical or hardware engineering experience; or Master’s degree in a technical field +2 year of post-grad electrical or hardware engineering experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field
Preferred 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 manufacturing
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