Hybrid Test Engineer – Camera and Sensing

at Snap Inc.

• Job title: Test Engineer – Camera and Sensing
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $157,000 - $235,000 per year
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Tech skills: Python
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Los Angeles, United States

About the role

• Test Engineer for Spectacles team defining test methods and collaborating with manufacturing partners to develop camera systems. Strong analytical and technical skills required.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

• 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
• 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
• PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field (preferred)
• Experience developing and maintaining factory test and calibration stations for high-volume manufacturing (preferred)
• Experience with camera calibration and test techniques for computer vision, sensor fusion, active and passive depth sensing, and/or biometric sensing (preferred)
• Experience with robotics or instrument control automation (preferred)

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!