Staff Desense Engineer

Snap Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 229,000 - 343,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Emotional and mental health support programs

Job summary

Snap Inc. is looking for an experienced Desense Engineer to join the Spectacles team in Los Angeles. You will develop innovative RF desense solutions and collaborate across multiple engineering disciplines to ensure systems meet performance standards. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, a relevant Bachelor's degree, and excellent skills in RF systems and testing. Benefits include comprehensive medical coverage and paid parental leave, with competitive compensation between $229,000 - $343,000 annually based on location.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement RF desense solutions considering system performance.
• Collaborate with various teams to integrate RF systems into Spectacles.
• Conduct rigorous lab testing of RF systems against standards.
• Characterize desense caused by internal and external factors.
• Identify performance bottlenecks and develop test plans.

Skills

Strong RF engineering fundamentals

Knowledge of wireless communication standards

Experience with high-speed digital interfaces

Proficient with RF simulation/design tools

Excellent documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, or physics

Tools

oscilloscopes

spectrum analyzers

network analyzers

power supplies

RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio)

Job description

Snap Inc is a technology company that focuses on camera-driven technology and Augmented Reality through its products: Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

We’re looking for a Desense Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What you’ll do:

• Develop and implement innovative RF desense solutions (hardware and software) to ensure robust system performance.
• Collaborate with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate RF systems into Spectacles products and ensure compliance with performance standards.
• Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing of RF systems, perform sensitivity and coexistence testing (LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, Bluetooth, etc.), and validate performance against industry standards.
• Characterize desense caused by internal aggressors (CPU, memory, power converters, displays, etc.) and external interferers; trace root causes using probes, shielding tests, grounding checks, and layout reviews.
• Identify system performance bottlenecks (impacts) due to antenna, RF board, assembly dependencies, and multi-radio operation.
• Develop and execute coexistence test plans and generate validation reports.
• Author clear and comprehensive documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong RF, antenna, EMI, EMC, and coexistence engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, GPS, 4G LTE, and 5G.
• Knowledge of board-level design strategies for desense and EMI minimization, signal integrity, and isolation.
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI/DSI, PCIe, SDIO/eMMC, and UFS.
• Proven ability to use common RF and electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power supplies).
• Understanding of RF PCB design, impedance matching, and filter tuning.
• Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, XFdtd).
• Excellent process development and documentation skills.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%).
• 10+ years of experience in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in wireless, electromagnetics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of ESD principles for consumer electronics.

Benefits:

Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages with long-term success opportunities.

Compensation:

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $229,000 - $343,000 annually.
• Zone B: $218,000 - $326,000 annually.
• Zone C: $195,000 - $292,000 annually.
• Eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Snap Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants under the laws that protect against discrimination. EOE, including disability/veteran status.