RF Test Engineer

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.

Spectacles 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 a RF Test Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What you’ll do:

• Develop test solutions (both hardware and software) used to test the RF and wireless subsystems of Spectacles.

• Create test plans and report creation tools that support the validation of those wireless subsystems.

• Author clear and comprehensive documentation.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Fundamental understanding of RF engineering principles and measurements at the physical layer

• Understanding the test methodology for wireless standards such as WiFi, Bluetooth, BLE, cellular, etc.

• Demonstrated ability to use AND automate common RF and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, signaling and non-signaling testers, and power supplies.

• Ability to create test environments using Python, Labview, or other software tools 

• Direct experience automating and/or scripting android and/or linux embedded devices.

• Experience developing data processing tools to analyze and present test data.

• Statistical analysis experience

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as electrical engineering, software engineering or equivalent years of experience

• Demonstrated experience developing testing environments and solutions for circuits and systems

• Experience working with android and/or linux based devices

• Ability to travel including domestic and international (up to 15%)

• 7+ years relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in RF/Electrical engineering or related field

• Experience performing RF measurements in a lab environment such as ALCR, EVM, receiver sensitivity, out-of-band emissions, etc.

• Ability to debug hardware and software products and/or tools.

• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal skills

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.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable law (by example, the requirements of the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring, where applicable).

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 $190,000-$284,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

The base salary range for this position is $181,000-$270,000 annually.

Zone C:

The base salary range for this position is $162,000-$241,000 annually.

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