Electrical Engineer, Power Integrity

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.

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. 

Snap Lab is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life. 

We're looking for an Electrical Engineer, Power Integrity to join the Snap Lab team!

What you’ll do:

• Engineer component analysis, schematic design, circuit review, layout review, and general debugging

• Simulate and AC and DC power distribution networks and define impedance masks

• Collaborate closely with mechanical, software, and industrial design teams

• Analyze circuit parasitics and tolerances to ensure correct operation over the specified voltage and temperature range

• Design, review and supervise layout for PCB, Flex, and Rigid Flex designs

• Debug hardware issues, including power quality, high-speed signal integrity, and low speed interface performance

• Test and validate all electrical designs

• Author clear and comprehensive electrical test documentation

• Simulate, test, and validate EMI and ESD performance of all designs

• Develop electronic prototypes for new product concepts

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Strong electrical engineering fundamentals 

• Experience in electronic design, including component selection, schematic design, and familiarity with tools like Cadence Allegro and OrCAD Capture

• Familiarity with lab instrumentation and PDN/SI simulation tools

Minimum Qualifications: 

• BS/BA degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science or related field or equivalent years of experience

• 7+ years of experience in electrical or hardware engineering 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience defining integrated circuit design power delivery specifications such as impedance masks and DCR targets

• Knowledge of design and layout for low-noise linear and switching power supply circuits

• Knowledge of layout strategies for EMI minimization, signal integrity, and low noise

• Familiarity with low power/battery operated designs

• Great interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate across groups

• Excellent process development and documentation skills

• A passion for Snapchat and creativity!

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. 

At Snap, we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, 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.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we’ve got your back! We do our best to make sure you and your loved ones have everything you need to be happy and healthy, on your own terms. Our benefits are built around your needs and include paid parental leave, comprehensive medical coverage, emotional and mental health support programs, and compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success!

Compensation

In the United States, work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidate’s starting pay will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, qualifications, work location, and market conditions. The starting pay may be negotiable within the salary range for the position. These pay zones may be modified in the future.

Zone A (CA, WA, NYC):

The base salary range for this position is $184,000-$276,000 annually.

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $175,000-$262,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $156,000-$235,000 annually.

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.