Snap Inc

Staff Desense Engineer

Snap Inc$229K — $343K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in electrical engineering, computer science or physics, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering
  • Strong fundamentals in RF, antenna, EMI, EMC, and coexistence engineering
  • Familiarity with wireless communication standards like WiFi, 4G, 5G
  • Experienced with high-speed digital interfaces such as PCIe, SDIO
  • Proficient with RF design tools like CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement RF desense solutions for system performance
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate RF systems into Spectacles
  • Conduct lab and OTA testing of RF systems for compliance
  • Characterize desense impacts from internal and external sources
  • Identify performance bottlenecks in multi-radio operation setups
  • Create and execute coexistence test plans with detailed reports
  • Document processes clearly and comprehensively

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Emotional and mental health support programs
  • Opportunities to participate in Snap's long-term success through compensation packages
Full Job Description
We9re looking for a Desense Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What you9ll do:

  • Develop and implement innovative RF desense solutions (hardware and software) to ensure robust system performance
  • Collaborate with RF, antenna, electrical, mechanical, and software teams to integrate RF systems into Spectacles products and ensure compliance with performance standards
  • Conduct rigorous lab and OTA testing of RF systems, perform sensitivity and coexistence testing (LTE, 5G, WiFi, GNSS, Bluetooth, etc.), and validate performance against industry standards
  • Characterize desense caused by internal aggressors (CPU, memory, power converters, displays, etc.) and external interferers. Trace root causes using probes, shielding tests, grounding checks, and layout reviews
  • Identify system performance bottlenecks (impacts) due to antenna, RF board, assembly dependencies, multi-radio operation, etc.
  • Develop and execute coexistence test plans and generate validation reports
  • Author clear and comprehensive documentation


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

  • Strong RF, antenna, EMI, EMC, and coexistence engineering fundamentals
  • Knowledge of wireless communication standards including WiFi, BT, BLE, GPS, 4G LTE, 5G, etc
  • Knowledge of board level design strategies for desense and EMI minimization, signal integrity, and isolation.
  • Experience working with systems that include high-speed digital interfaces such as MIPI CSI / DSI, PCIe, SDIO / eMMC, UFS, etc
  • Proven ability to use common RF and electrical test equipment such as oscilloscopes, spectrum analyzers, network analyzers, and power supplies
  • Understanding of RF PCB design, associated constraints, impedance matching, and filter tuning
  • Proficiency with RF simulation/design tools (e.g., CST Microwave Studio, Keysight ADS, XFdtd, etc.)
  • Excellent process development and documentation skills


Minimum Qualifications:

  • Bachelor9s degree in a related technical field such as electrical engineering, computer science, or physics or equivalent years of experience
  • Ability to travel including domestic and international (up to 15%)
  • 10+ years of experience in electrical, RF, and/or computer engineering


Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master9s or PhD in Wireless, Electromagnetics, Electrical engineering or related field
  • Knowledge of ESD principles for consumer electronics


"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.

Our Benefits: Snap Inc. is its own community, so we9ve 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 Snap9s 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 candidate9s 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 $229,000-$343,000 annually.

Zone B:
The base salary range for this position is $218,000-$326,000 annually.

Zone C:
The base salary range for this position is $195,000-$292,000 annually.

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

About Snap Inc

Snap Inc. is a camera and social media company. It was founded in 2011 by Evan Spiegel, Bobby Murphy, and Reggie Brown. The company is known for its Snapchat app, which allows users to send photos and videos that disappear after being viewed. Snap Inc. is headquartered in Santa Monica, California and has offices around the world. The company went public in 2017 and is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
Learn more about Snap Inc
Size
5,661 employees
Market Cap
$13.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$944.8 million
Founded
2016
5 Year Trend
+59.1%
Revenue
$2.5 billion
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