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 Nanophotonics Engineer/Scientist to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc. ! What you’ll do: Use in-house optical design tools and techniques for development of new displays for augmented reality (AR) Support the development of novel optical design software to enable efficient analysis of advanced optical systems Contribute to the development of new AR waveguide designs suitable for high volume production at low cost Develop new optical structures and architectures to enhance the performance of our AR waveguides Incorporate data from physical measurements of nanostructures into models (from SEM, AFM etc) Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams bring up new AR waveguide designs for manufacture Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Experience in physics based design and optimisation Experience using python for computation and optimisation Experience using scripting to interface with in-house or commercial simulation tools Good organisation and planning skills suitable for high risk R&D projects Adaptable to deliverables on short timescales Strong verbal / written communication and reasoning skills Flexible and collaborative attitude appropriate for a dynamic R&D environment Minimum
Qualifications: PhD in mathematics, physics or engineering or 4+ years of relevant industry experience. Preferred
Qualifications: Working knowledge of physical/diffractive optics modelling (FDTD, RCWA/FMM etc) Working knowledge of optical raytracing algorithms Working knowledge of polarisation analysis, including Jones calculus and related techniques Experience contributing to collaborative codebases using Git. Experience with using AI coding tools efficiently Background knowledge in optics including imaging, illumination, geometric optics, radiometry and photometry Background knowledge in optical metrology techniques Background knowledge in the manufacture of diffractive or nanophotonics optical devices such as nanophotonics mastering, replication by nanoimprint lithography or photolithography, and optical coatings We offer a competitive salary range 77,000 - 96,000 which is commensurate with your
qualifications and experience and the level of this role. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Our
compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent in the industry. 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
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About Snap Inc.
Snap is a technology company best known for its marquis social media application Snapchat, a visual messaging application that has amassed hundreds of millions of users. The app was initially only used to communicate with family and friends through photographs and short videos (known as "Snaps"). Users can now enjoy augmented reality, or AR, lenses, content from famous creators and celebrities, updates about local events, and more. Although the app offers a paid subscription option with premium features, advertising sales produce most of the app's revenue. The firm also sells wearable devices called AR Spectacles, which can capture photos and videos overlayed with AR lenses, but these make up a small portion of Snap's overall sales.
