Electrical Engineer, Level 4

Electrical Engineer, Level 4

Snap Inc invites application for an Electrical Engineer on the Spectacles team. The role focuses on designing and validating high‑performance electronic systems for next‑generation AR glasses.

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

• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals and best‑practice understanding
• Experience in electronic design (schematic, component selection, layout tools)
• Proficiency in battery‑operated systems (chargers, fuel gauges, battery protection circuits)
• Experience with USB, I2C/I3C, SPI, UART, MIPI, SWD and PCIe interfaces
• Knowledge of linear and switching power supply layouts, EMI mitigation, high‑speed signal integrity, power delivery networks
• Experience with oscilloscopes, battery simulators, logic analyzers and thermal chambers
• Excellent interpersonal skills and collaboration across groups

• BS/BA in Electrical Engineering, related field, or equivalent experience
• 3+ years post‑Bachelor’s hardware engineering experience; or Master’s degree +2 post‑grad years; or PhD + post‑grad experience

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience developing consumer electronic products at production scale
• Experience with Cadence, Orcad, Allegro
• Experience in failure analysis with external vendors
• Experience with overseas manufacturing

• Paid parental leave
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage
• Emotional and mental health support programs
• Competitive compensation and equity (RSUs)
• Flexible work arrangements (office 4+ days per week)

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000‑$235,000 annually

Zone B: $149,000‑$223,000 annually

Zone C: $133,000‑$200,000 annually

Equity in the form of RSUs is eligible.

Snap Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical and 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.

Snap also considers applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (e.g., San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative).

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