Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing

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's three core products are Snapchat (~~~/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (~~~) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (~~~/) .

Snap Lab is home to our hardware productswith 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.

We're looking for a Test Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!

What you'll do:

• Define test and calibration methods for cameras and other optical sensors including algorithm development and test station hardware definition

• Drive test station manufacturing with third-party vendors

• Support tester bring up in collaboration with our manufacturing partners, write and maintain tester documentation, and review GR&R data

• Troubleshoot and debug test stations and test software and firmware releases

• Support failure analysis through review of test data in collaboration with the camera design engineers

• International travel up to 15% to support factory builds

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++ Strong data analysis and visualization skills using tools such as JMP, Python, or MATLAB

• Strong understanding of testing methodologies and standards for cameras and fundamental understanding of optical sensing technologies

• Knowledge of standard quality methodologies such as GR&R and SPC

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field

• 3+ years of experience in testing of cameras or optical sensors for consumer electronics

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or master's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field

• Experience developing and maintaining factory test and calibration stations for high-volume manufacturing

• Experience with camera calibration and test techniques for computer vision, sensor fusion, active and passive depth sensing, and/or biometric sensing

• Experience with robotics or instrument control automation

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Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate's starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

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The base salary range for this position is $138,000-$207,000 annually.

Zone B (~~~) :

The base salary range for this position is $131,000-$197,000 annually.

Zone C (~~~) :

The base salary range for this position is $117,000-$176,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

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