Sensor Architect, Level 6

Snap•Santa Monica, CA

14d•$195,000 - $343,000•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 . Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment! We’re looking for a Sensor Architect to join the Spectacles team!

Requirements

Knowledge optics and camera systems for imaging, depth mapping, and biometric sensing
Skills with basic programming and data analysis (e.g., MATLAB, Python, etc.)
Experience in electronic design and digital logic
Ability to work independently and manage internal and external resources
Ability to consider system level impacts and tradeoffs in a highly constrained platform
Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work while meeting multiple deadlines.
Ability to collaborate and operate in a fast-paced cross-functional environment including engineering teams, vendors, suppliers, and outside resource management.
11+ years of post-Bachelor’s i n optics, physics, electrical engineering, semiconductor devices experience in CMOS image sensor development and qualification ; or Master’s degree in a technical field +10 years of post-grad experience; or PhD in a relevant technical field +7 years of post-grad experience

Nice To Haves

PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
3+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of image sensors for consumer electronics platforms
Experience with depth mapping and direct time of flight (dTOF) depth measurement systems
Experience designing pixel and sensor level logic
Experience with computational imaging, computer vision, and machine learning for image processing

Responsibilities

Manage vendor relationships for custom silicon sensor development and qualification
Drive cross-functional collaboration across optics, computer vision, and compute teams
Influence key architectural decisions and drive consensus on critical trade-offs
Develop test methodologies and characterization plans for sensor performance
Lead root cause analysis and implement corrective actions for sensor performance issues
Travel up to 15%