Senior Electrical Engineer

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, Devices to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc!What you’ll do:Define, design, review and supervise schematic and layout for PCB designsLead technical discussions and provide architectural-level trade-offs for product requirements. This involves performance, power, area, and costTest and validate electrical designs – including but not limited to memory interfaces, power regulators, power delivery networksOwn most challenging failure analysis – including hand-on debugging, root cause analysis and collaborating with cross-functional teams to implement corrective actions. Technical leadership of junior engineers through best practices and technical guidance of engineering designsCollaborate with firmware, software, thermal, RF to align on requirements and executionTravel internationally up to 20% to support development builds onsite at external suppliers and partnersKnowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong electrical engineering fundamentals and understanding of best practicesFamiliarity with Rigid, Flex and Rigid Flex PCB designExperience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with tools like Cadence Allegro and OrCAD CaptureExperience with lab instrumentationMinimum Qualifications:BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent years of experience7+ years of relevant experience in electrical or hardware engineering Preferred Qualifications: MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related fieldDemonstrated experience developing and shipping consumer electronic products at scaleExperience with integrated circuit design such as VHDL or analog designKnowledge of layout strategies to meet Power Delivery Network impedance targets or in deriving power impedance masksExcellent process development and documentation skillsIf you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information."Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!CompensationIn 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. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.These pay zones may be modified in the future.Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):The base salary range for this position is $190,000-$284,000 annually.Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$270,000 annually.Zone C:The base salary range for this position is $162,000-$241,000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.SummaryLocation: Los Angeles, CaliforniaType: Full time