Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing

About the role

Spectacles is home to our hardware products with 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 Spectacles 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
• Ability to travel internationally 15% of the time

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

Pay

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually. Zone B: The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually. Zone C: The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Schedule

This role follows a "default together" policy requiring 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