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Snap Inc. · 1 day ago

Electrical Engineer, Level 4

Palo Alto, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$157K/yr - $235K/yr

3+ years exp

Snap Inc is a technology company focused on improving communication through innovative products. They are seeking a Senior Electrical Engineer to join the Spectacles team, responsible for designing and validating electrical systems for their AR glasses.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Own schematic design, component selection and stackup definition for boards from concept to final deliverable

Design in complex SOCs, PMICs, Wireless ICs and sensors used in low-power consumer electronics

Lead and contribute to technical design reviews

Supervise and review layout for PCB, Flex, and Rigid Flex designs

Debug hardware issues with cross-functional teams such as desense, power states, signal integrity, ESD and EMI

Test and validate all board level and systems level aspects of electrical designs

Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, RF, thermal and industrial design teams

Author clear and comprehensive electrical test documentation

Develop electronic prototypes for new product concepts

Support development builds onsite at external contract manufacturers

Travel internationally up to 20%

Qualification

Electrical engineering fundamentalsElectronic design experienceBattery operated systems designCommunication interfaces knowledgeLab equipment proficiencyCadence OrcadAllegroFailure analysis navigationOverseas manufacturing experienceInterpersonal skills

Required

BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent years of experience

3+ years of post-Bachelor's electrical or hardware engineering experience; or Master's degree in a technical field +2 year of post-grad electrical or hardware engineering experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field

Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and understanding of best practices

Experience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with schematic capture and layout tools

Proficiency in design of battery operated systems including chargers, fuel gauges and battery protection circuits

Experience working with various communication interfaces such as USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD and PCIE

Knowledge of layout strategies and tradeoffs for linear and switching power supply circuits, EMI mitigation, high-speed signal integrity and power delivery networks

Experience with lab equipment such as oscilloscopes, battery simulators, logic analyzers and thermal chambers

Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups through written, verbal and visual formats

Preferred

MS in Electrical Engineering or related field

Experience developing consumer electronic devices at production scale

Experience with Cadence Orcad and Allegro

Experience navigating failure analysis with external vendors

Experience with overseas manufacturing

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

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Company

Snap Inc.

Glassdoor3.6

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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