Desense Engineer

Snap Inc is a technology company that focuses on camera-driven technology and Augmented Reality through its products:
Snapchat, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

• Develop and implement innovative RF desense solutions (hardware and software) to ensure robust system performance.
• Collaborate with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate RF systems into Spectacles products and ensure compliance with performance standards.
• Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing of RF systems, perform sensitivity and coexistence testing (LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, Bluetooth, etc.), and validate performance against industry standards.
• Characterize desense caused by internal aggressors (CPU, memory, power converters, displays, etc.) and external interfere rs; trace root causes using probes, shielding tests, grounding checks, and layout reviews.
• Identify system performance bottlenecks (impacts) due to antenna, RF board, assembly dependencies, and multi-radio operation.
• Develop and execute coexistence test plans and generate validation reports.
• Author clear and comprehensive documentation.

• Strong RF, antenna, EMI, EMC, and coexistence engineering fundamentals.
• Knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, GPS, 4G LTE, and 5G.
• Knowledge of board-level design strategies for desense and EMI minimization, signal integrity, and isolation.
• Experience with high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI/DSI, PCIe, SDIO/eMMC, and UFS.
• Proven ability to use common RF and electrical test equipment (oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power supplies).
• Understanding of RF PCB design, impedance matching, and filter tuning.
• Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, XFdtd).
• Excellent process development and documentation skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, computer science, physics, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally (up to 15%).
• 10+ years of experience in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering.

• Master’s or Ph.D. in wireless, electromagnetics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Knowledge of ESD principles for consumer electronics.

Paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages with long-term success opportunities.

• Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $229,000 - $343,000 annually.
• Zone B: $218,000 - $326,000 annually.
• Zone C: $195,000 - $292,000 annually.
• Eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Snap Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants under the laws that protect against discrimination. EOE, including disability/veteran status.