Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing

Snap Inc.

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Boulder, COLos Angeles, CAPalo Alto, CA
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100 days ago
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Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

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TL;DR · Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing

Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing will join the Spectacles team to develop hardware that overlays computing onto the real world. This role involves defining test and calibration methods for cameras and optical sensors, including algorithm development and hardware definition for test stations. The engineer will drive manufacturing with third-party vendors, manage tester bring up, maintain documentation, and review GR&R data. Responsibilities include troubleshooting test software and firmware while supporting failure analysis through data review with design engineers. Candidates should possess expertise in Python, MATLAB, or C/C++ for data analysis and visualization using tools like JMP. The role requires a deep understanding of optical sensing technologies, camera testing standards, and quality methodologies such as SPC. Ideal candidates have experience in computer vision, sensor fusion, depth sensing, and robotics or instrument control automation.

What you'll do

  • Define test and calibration methods for cameras and optical sensors including algorithm development.
  • Design hardware specifications for camera test stations.
  • Manage the production of test stations with third-party manufacturing vendors.
  • Support tester bring-up and maintain technical documentation for manufacturing partners.
  • Troubleshoot and debug test station hardware, software, and firmware releases.
  • Perform failure analysis by reviewing test data in collaboration with design engineers.
  • Analyze and visualize complex data sets using Python, MATLAB, or JMP.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
  • 3+ years of experience testing cameras or optical sensors for consumer electronics.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C++.
  • Strong data analysis and visualization skills using tools like JMP, Python, or MATLAB.
  • Understanding of testing methodologies for cameras and fundamental knowledge of optical sensing technologies.
  • Knowledge of quality methodologies including GR&R and SPC.
  • Ability to travel internationally up to 15% of the time.
  • Experience with robotics, instrument control automation, or high-volume manufacturing test stations is preferred.

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