Electrical Signal Integrity Engineer

Snap • Santa Monica, CA

14h • Onsite

About The Position

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’s three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . 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 an Electrical Signal Integrity Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

Requirements

• 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 such as Cadence Allegro and OrCAD Capture
• 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
• Familiarity with PDN/SI simulation tools such as Sigrity, ADS, HFSS, etc
• BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience
• 3+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering
• Ability to travel internationally 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field or equivalent years of experience
• Experience defining integrated circuit design power delivery specifications such as impedance masks and DCR targets
• Experience working cross functionally to resolve problematic signal integrity issues including with mechanical, electrical, and firmware teams.
• Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups
• Excellent process development and documentation skills
• A passion for Snapchat and creativity!

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed simulations related to high speed signal integrity, power system integrity, etc that ensure quality performance of Spectacles subsystems.
• Simulate and AC and DC power distribution networks and define impedance masks
• 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 related SI, PI, EMC, EMI, etc
• Debug hardware issues with cross-functional teams such as desense, power states, signal integrity, ESD and EMI
• Analyze circuit parasitics and tolerances to ensure correct operation over the specified voltage and temperature range
• Test and validate 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

Benefits

• Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back!
• We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms.
• Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees