Optical Design Engineer
Optical Design Engineer
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$ 162000 - 241000
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Job Description
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 Companys 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.
Were looking for an Optical Engineer to join the Spectacles team!
What you will do:
Design prototype and integrate custom ophthalmic components from concept to late-prototype stages with an emphasis on enabling new technology introduction into next generation products
Apply your knowledge of lens design ophthalmics optical molding optical tolerancing and optomechanics to address vergence-accommodation mismatch and refractive error correction in augmented reality eyewear
Work hand-in-hand with the optical team to conceive and prove-out new technologies for AR eyewear
Design and effectively utilize custom/OTS metrology to assess performance of custom optical components. Work with internal quality teams and vendors to establish appropriate incoming/outgoing inspection procedures
Effectively present to & collaborate with cross-functional teams at Snap (Optical Mechanical Product Industrial Design Vision Science Global Supply Management Quality etc) to develop and integrate best-in-class Optical & AR Display Modules for future generations of Spectacles
Collaborate with molders sub-assembly manufacturers and Rx fulfillment centers to improve optical performance inspection yields and failure analysis.
Collaborate with the reliability team to stress-test new technologies and mitigate areas of risk
Support root-cause-analysis of optical issues with current and next generation devices.
Travel to and work with overseas suppliers to enable component manufacturing assist with metrology and failure analysis and drive on-time delivery of components
Own the roadmap for ophthalmic components in AR eyewear
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Deep experience in optical design and design tools such as Zemax or Code V
Deep experience with optics optical modules and/or display systems manufacturing and test processes
Strong understanding of optical metrology and debug
Hands on experience bringing up solving problems through root cause analysis
Experience working and collaborating closely with external partners and suppliers
Ability to identify and mitigate risk during new development and manufacturing
Ability to flex into program management with skills including excellent communication coordination and documentation
Ability to thrive with rapidly changing or ambiguous requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree in optics physics electrical engineering mechanical engineering computer science or related field
6 years of experience in design and development of optical products consumer electronic displays and/or optical systems
Preferred Qualifications:
Masters or PhD degree in optics physics electrical engineering mechanical engineering computer science or related field
Experience with molded optics
Experience with prescription optics fulfillment centers frame manufacturing and glazing process
Experience with optical sub-assemblies including lamination and mechanical form integrity and reliability
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont 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).
Compensation
In the United States work locations are assigned a pay zone which determines the salary range for the position. The successful candidates 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.
The base salary range for this position is $190000-$284000 annually.This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.
Employment Type
Full-Time
