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.
The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.
Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!
We’re looking for a Nanophotonics Engineer to join the Spectacles team to work on the next generation of displays at Snap Inc!
What you’ll do:
Contribute to the development of micro-displays for Snap's Spectacles AR glasses
Assess electro-optical performance of displays against system requirements
Design and build self-contained demonstration platforms
Support yield improvement activities with data collection and analysis across different process stages
Collaborate with cross-functional team to develop production test system for displays
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Demonstrated proficiency in operating a variety of parametric test equipment, particularly in the electro-optical domain.
Ability to write software using Python and create automated characterisation tests with NI LabView.
Experience with PCB design and schematic capture
Experience with the Semiconductor industry
A strong enthusiasm for working within the demanding yet stimulating environment on a wide variety of problems.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field.
A minimum of two years of hands-on experience working in a technology based environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field.
Experience of working in display development
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.
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