Staff Electrical Engineer

Snap Inc.; Santa Monica (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 28 weeks parental leave

Backup child care coverage

Health Savings Account with employer contributions

401(k) plan with matching contributions

Unlimited access to virtual physical therapy

Job summary

Snap Inc. in Santa Monica, California, is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer to spearhead the development of advanced AR products for the Spectacles Team. This role requires collaboration with various stakeholders to guide the engineering team in high-quality product development.

The ideal candidate will have over 11 years of experience in electrical engineering, a deep understanding of electronic design, and proven skills in leading technical programs. Benefits include extensive parental leave and a comprehensive health care plan.

Qualifications

• 11+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering.
• Ability to run a technical program.
• Excellent process development and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience developing and shipping products at scale.

Responsibilities

• Lead a project team of electrical engineers developing next-generation AR products.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to ensure EE deliverables.
• Guide team on design considerations including stackups and component selection.
• Debug hardware issues across multiple systems.

Skills

Electronic design

Schematic design

Component selection

Cadence Allegro

OrCAD Capture

PDN/SI simulation tools

PCB design

Electrical engineering fundamentals

Education

BS/BA in Electrical Engineering

Advanced degree in a relevant field

Tools

Lab instrumentation

Job description

• 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 Staff Electrical Engineer to join the Spectacles Team!
• Lead a project team of electrical engineers developing our next-generation AR products and experiences
• Partner closely with cross-functional stakeholders in Engineering, Operations, Product, Test, FW and Program Management to ensure EE deliverables across a multi-phase program
• Partner with contract manufacturers and vendors from concept to development to deliver scalable designs to production
• Collaborate cross-functionally to perform complex design trade-off analysis and inform high quality decision making at a product level
• Review schematics, layouts, bring-up plans, validation plans (component and system level) and test plans
• Provide support and guidance to your team to ensure on-time execution of deliverables, occasional direct ownership when needed
• Guide the EE team members through design considerations including stackups, component selection, and architecture choices
• Debug hardware issues across multiple systems: power quality, high-speed signal integrity, desense and coexistence
• Develop and model best practices for the team in product development, engineering process and documentation to improve overall team effectiveness
• Travel up to 15%

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
• Services to support your path to parenthood & beyond - fertility support & family planning via Carrot, SNOO, Hinge Health
• 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
• Short-term disability, long-term disability, basic life insurance, and AD&D insurance
• Lactation rooms (based on office location) and breastmilk shipping coverage
• 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
• Meditation and yoga classes
• Social gatherings, team outings, and volunteering programs
• 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!

Qualifications

• Experience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with tools like Cadence Allegro and OrCAD Capture
• Knowledge of lab instrumentation, PDN/SI simulation tools
• Ability to run a technical program
• Familiarity with Rigid, Flex and Rigid Flex PCB design
• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals
• 11+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering
• Ability to travel including domestic and international
• BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent years of experience
• Advanced degree in a relevant field
• Excellent process development and documentation skills
• Demonstrated experience developing and shipping products at scale