Electrical Engineer

Snap Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental leave

401(k) matching

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Wellbeing programs

Family planning support

Job summary

Snap Inc. in Santa Monica is seeking an experienced Electrical/Hardware Engineer to own schematic design and board layout from concept to final deliverable, including complex SOCs, PMICs, and wireless ICs for next-generation Spectacles.

You will lead design reviews, validate PDN/SI, collaborate with mechanical, software, RF, and thermal teams, and travel up to 20% internationally. Strong lab, CAD tools, and battery management experience are essential.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering or related field; equivalent experience.
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and best practices.
• Experience with lab instrumentation and PDN/SI simulation tools.
• Experience in electrical design including component selection, schematic design, and layout tools.
• Experience with USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD and PCIE interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Own schematic design and stackup definition for boards from concept to final deliverable.
• Design in complex SOCs, PMICs, Wireless ICs and sensors for low-power consumer electronics.
• Simulate power distribution networks and define impedance masks.
• Lead and participate in design reviews.
• Review PCB/Flex/Rigid-Flex layouts and debug hardware issues with cross-functional teams.
• Develop prototypes and test documentation; support builds at external contract manufacturers.
• Travel internationally up to 20%.

Skills

Schematic design

Board layout

SOCs

PMICs

Wireless ICs

Power integrity

EMI

Lab instrumentation

Battery management

Cross-functional collaboration

Debug hardware issues

Test documentation

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering or related

MS in Electrical Engineering or related

Tools

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD Capture

Job description

• 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
• 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%

Benefits

• Up to 28 weeks of parental leave and return-to-work program
• Adoption, surrogacy, infertility, and fertility preservation benefits
• Backup child care coverage, center-based care support, & caregiver assistance
• Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
• Lactation rooms (based on office location) and breastmilk shipping coverage
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• For Snap, employees taking care of loved ones with complex, chronic, or ongoing care needs (i.e. parent with Dementia, spouse with Cancer, child with Autism), your family can save time, money, & stress with Wellthy
• Services to support your path to parenthood & beyond - fertility support & family planning via Carrot, SNOO, Hinge Health
• Comprehensive medical coverage, including PPO, HDHP with HSA, and HMO options
• Dental coverage, including orthodontia benefits
• Vision coverage, including frame and contact allowance and LASIK benefits
• Free membership to One Medical for primary and urgent healthcare services
• Business Travel Insurance
• Gym perks and discounts
• Team fitness classes and races
• Sports leagues
• Cooking and nutritional workshops
• Well-being reimbursement
• Unlimited access to virtual physical therapy with Anthem
• 15 sessions per year of mental health for you + dependents through Lyra
• Generous time off and leave programs. In the US, this includes the following:
• Up to 3 weeks (120 hours) of vacation time and 1 floating holiday for non-exempt team members
• 12 paid holidays per year
• 15 sick and safe days per year
• Social gatherings, team outings, and volunteering programs
• Meditation and yoga classes
• Speaker series, classes, and subscriptions to educational programs
• Snap Inc. provides a 401(k) plan that allows you to save on a pre-tax, Roth, and after-tax basis for your retirement (yes, we even have the Mega backdoor option!) Snap will also match 100% up to 3% of your contribution and then 50% on your 4th and 5th%
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare, daycare and commuter
• Health Savings Account with employer contributions
• Rocket Lawyer memberships
• Financial education programs
• Snap exclusive discounts and perks
• Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experienceStrong electrical engineering fundamentals and understanding of best practicesFamiliarity with lab instrumentation and PDN/SI simulation toolsExperience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with schematic capture and layout tools such as Cadence Allegro and OrCAD CaptureExperience working with various communication interfaces such as USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD and PCIEGreat interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups through written, verbal and visual formatsProficiency in design of battery operated systems including chargers, fuel gauges and battery protection circuitsExperience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, battery simulators, logic analyzers and thermal chambersKnowledge of layout strategies and tradeoffs for linear and switching power supply circuits, EMI mitigation, high-speed signal integrity and power delivery networks7+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineeringMS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experienceExperience defining integrated circuit design power delivery specifications such as impedance masks and DCR targetsFamiliarity with low power/battery operated designsKnowledge of layout strategies for EMI minimization, signal integrity, and low noiseKnowledge of design and layout for low-noise linear and switching power supply circuitsGreat interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groupsA passion for Snapchat and creativity!Excellent process development and documentation skills