Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on the camera as a tool to improve human communication and expression. The Spectacles team develops next-generation augmented-reality glasses and other hardware products.

Responsibilities

• 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 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 camera design engineers
• Travel internationally up to 15% to support factory builds

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience testing cameras or optical sensors for consumer electronics
• Ability to travel internationally 15% of the time

Skills

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a 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

Benefits

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Compensation packages that include equity in the form of RSUs, allowing you to share in Snap’s long-term success

Pay

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 based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions, and may be negotiable within the salary range for the position.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000–$235,000 annually
• Zone B: $149,000–$223,000 annually
• Zone C: $133,000–$200,000 annually

Schedule

This role follows a “default together” approach, requiring team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.