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Snap Inc. · 1 day ago

Camera Systems Engineer

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$157K/yr - $235K/yr

3+ years exp

Snap Inc. is a technology company that empowers people to express themselves through innovative camera technology. The Camera Systems Engineer will lead cross-functional projects to develop next-generation camera hardware and collaborate with various teams to ensure product quality and integration.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Lead a cross-functional sensing project including hardware and software development, new use-case prototyping, user studies, and performance verification

Develop next-generation camera hardware based on user research and product integration requirements including sensor selection and developing lens requirements

Define and document camera subcomponent and module engineering requirements

Define testing and qualification plans for the components and camera module at different stages of development from concept to production

Develop product-level test procedures in support of product use cases

Collaborate with camera firmware and software engineers to develop testing and calibration solutions

Drive DFM with suppliers and manage technical and commercial risk through design

Support failure analysis and reliability testing and integrate corrective actions into future designs and process improvements

Review process plans and propose and drive DOEs when necessary

Evaluate and debug camera hardware at module and product levels with supporting simulation

Travel to supplier facilities for product development and production bring-up (up to 15% international travel expected)

Qualification

Camera module assemblyImage signal processingMechanical designElectrical designComputer visionEye tracking systemsPlastic optics fabricationConsumer electronics developmentNear-infrared illuminationCross-functional project leadershipIndependent work

Required

Bachelor's degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

3+ years of experience in designing, testing, or development of high-volume camera modules

Knowledge of standard miniature camera module assembly processes, including wafer-level optics

Knowledge of the image signal processing pipeline

Familiarity with common applications of computer vision and computational imaging

Experience with eye tracking systems

Expertise in at least one of the following: mechanical design of injection-molded components, electrical design of high-speed circuits, design and fabrication of plastic optics, or consumer electronics process development

Ability to work independently and manage internal and external resources

Preferred

PhD or MS degree in optical engineering, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or related field

Expertise in near-infrared illumination systems and sensors

Experience leading complex cross-functional technical projects without predefined requirements

Experience with compact camera image sensors, lenses, manufacturing, testing, and working with component and module suppliers

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

Company

Snap Inc.

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Snap is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate.

Founded in 2011

Santa Monica, California, US

5001-10000 employees

https://careers.snap.com/

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