RF Hardware Engineer, Level 6
About the role
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 a RF Hardware Engineer to join the Spectacles team!
Responsibilities
- Design and/or develop highly integrated RF and wireless systems that contribute to exciting launches of hardware here at Spectacles
- Collaborate closely with internal and external teams such as mechanical, software, industrial design teams, and suppliers
- Create schematics that include not only RF components, but also high speed digital systems, power supplies, sensors, etc.
- Perform, supervise, and/or review layout for PCB, flex, and rigid-flex designs
- Develop test plans, perform RF validation and generate validation reports
- Debug hardware issues, including baseband and RF circuits
- Design electrical and wireless prototypes for new product concepts
- Author clear and comprehensive documentation
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Strong RF engineering fundamentals including RF system analysis and link budgets
- Thorough understanding of RF PCB design, associated constraints, impedance matching, and/or filter tuning
- Experience with hardware level board design including schematic capture and CAD layout
- Ability to develop and execute test plans to validate circuits, components, and electrical systems
- Demonstrated ability to use common RF and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power supplies
- Familiarity with tools like Cadence Allegro, OrCAD Capture, Advanced Design Systems, and/or Matlab
- Understanding of RF behavior and fundamentals including impedance matching, noise figure, mixing, linearity, and smith charts
- Working knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, BT/BLE, GNSS, 4G LTE, 5G, etc
- Understanding of layout strategies that mitigate desense and/or EMI, enable signal integrity, and provide isolation
- Experience designing systems that include high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI / DSI, PCIe, SDIO / eMMC, UFS, etc.
- Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, XFdtd, etc.)
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience
- Demonstrated experience designing integrated RF/electrical circuits and systems, RF system analysis, component and chipset selection
- Ability to travel including domestic and international (up to 15%)
- 10+ years relevant experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's or PhD in Wireless, Electromagnetics, Electrical engineering or related field
- Ability to solder small discrete components such as 0402s, 0201s and 01005s
- Experience designing and/or scoping integrated RF and electrical components within a single module
Pay
Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $229,000-$343,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $218,000-$326,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$292,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
Schedule
Snap Inc. practices a "default together" approach and expects team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.
Benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Compensation packages that let you share in Snap's long-term success