Optical Engineer

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.

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.

Snap Lab 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 Optical Engineer to join the Snap Lab team!

What you will do:

• Manage complex optical component and prescription (Rx) development from prototype to production stages, with an emphasis on scaling to large volumes

• Evaluate and select processes capable of achieving high-quality module performance while suitable for mass production

• Effectively present to & collaborate with cross-functional teams at Snap (Optical, Mechanical, Product, Industrial Design, Vision Science, Global Supply Management, Quality, etc) to develop and integrate best-in-class Optical & AR Display Modules for future generations of Spectacles

• Supervise molders, sub-assembly manufacturers and Rx fulfillment centers to improve efficiency, inspection, yields, failure analysis, and overall operational excellence

• Collaborate with reliability team to test and deliver production quality components and sub-assemblies

• Travel to and work with overseas suppliers to manufacture components and assist with metrology and failure analysis

• Define build plans & schedules for subcomponent suppliers and optical module integrators, and drive on-time delivery of components

• Investigate and develop component manufacturing and integration processes

• Lead failure analysis efforts and integrate learnings into future design iterations

• Own the roadmap for molded optical and Rx components and sub-assemblies

• Work hand-in-hand with optical design and R&D engineers to assess manufacturability and scalability of new technologies for eyewear.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Meaningful experience with optics, optical modules and/or display systems, manufacturing and test processes

• Strong understanding of optical metrology and debug

• Hands on experience bringing up, solving problems at factories (FATP, Supplier, etc)

• Experience working and collaborating closely with external partners and suppliers

• Ability to identify and mitigate risk during new development and manufacturing

• Strong program management skills including excellent communication, coordination, and documentation

• Ability to thrive with rapidly changing or ambiguous requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field

• 7+ years of experience in manufacturing, process development, design, and/or program management of consumer electronic displays or optical modules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field

• Experience with optical design tools such as Zemax or Code V

• Experience with molded optics

• Experience with prescription optics, fulfillment centers, frame manufacturing, and glazing process

• Experience with optical sub-assemblies, including lamination and mechanical form, integrity, and reliability

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and provide us some information.

"Default Together" Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster, reinforce our values, and serve our community, customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this, we practice a “default together” approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. EOE, including disability/vets.

Our 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!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $184,000-$276,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$262,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $156,000-$235,000 annually.

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