Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing

Snap Inc.

Actively hiring Posted today Verified listing
Santa Monica, CA · Boulder · Los Angeles, CA · Palo Alto, CA Posted today $157,000$235,000 / year

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Similar $174k
This role $196k
$123k most similar roles pay here $247k

This role pays more than 65% of similar roles. Most pay $139,100–$209,812 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $196k versus about $174k for comparable roles.

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About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology and camera company, best known for Snapchat, offering visual communication, augmented reality, and advertising products.

Snap Inc. currently has 55 open roles on FindRole.

Listed pay typically runs $209,000–$313,000 across 39 roles with salary data.

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TL;DR

Join Spectacles as a Test Engineer and contribute to the development of cutting-edge augmented reality glasses. You will define test methods for cameras and optical sensors, develop algorithmic solutions, and oversee the manufacturing of test stations with third-party vendors. Your day-to-day involves troubleshooting hardware and software issues, documenting tester procedures, and collaborating on failure analysis with design engineers. Ideal candidates have experience in camera testing for consumer electronics and proficiency in programming languages like Python or C/C++, along with strong data analysis skills using tools such as JMP or MATLAB. A background in optics, physics, or electrical engineering is essential, and familiarity with quality methodologies like GR&R and SPC is preferred. This role offers the opportunity to work on high-volume manufacturing processes for advanced optical sensing technologies.

Skills

Python MATLAB C C++ JMP GR&R SPC Optics Physics Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Robotics Instrument Control Automation Data Analysis Data Visualization Testing Methodologies Quality Methodologies Camera Calibration Test Station Manufacturing

What you'll do

  • Define test and calibration methods for cameras and optical sensors.
  • Drive manufacturing of test stations with third-party vendors.
  • Troubleshoot and debug test stations and software releases.
  • Support failure analysis by reviewing test data with design engineers.
  • Write and maintain tester documentation, including GR&R data review.

What we're looking for

  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and C/C++
  • Strong data analysis and visualization skills using tools like JMP, Python, or MATLAB
  • Expertise in testing methodologies and standards for cameras and optical sensing technologies
  • Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, or computer science
  • 3+ years of experience in testing cameras or optical sensors for consumer electronics
  • Ability to troubleshoot and debug test stations and software/firmware releases

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