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Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing

Lensa
Palo Alto, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/21/2026 CLOSED ON 4/19/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Test Engineer, Camera and Sensing position at Lensa?

Lensa is a career site that helps job seekers find great jobs in the US. We are not a staffing firm or agency. Lensa does not hire directly for these jobs, but promotes jobs on LinkedIn on behalf of its direct clients, recruitment ad agencies, and marketing partners. Lensa partners with DirectEmployers to promote this job for Snap. Clicking "Apply Now" or "Read more" on Lensa redirects you to the job board/employer site. Any information collected there is subject to their terms and privacy notice.

Snap Inc (https://www.snap.com/en-US/) 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 (https://www.snapchat.com/) , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio (https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio) , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles (https://www.spectacles.com/) .

Spectacles is home to our hardware productswith 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 Test Engineer to join the Spectacles team!

What You'll Do

  • Define test and calibration methods for cameras and other optical sensors including algorithm development and test station hardware definition
  • Drive test station manufacturing with third-party vendors
  • Support tester bring up in collaboration with our manufacturing partners, write and maintain tester documentation, and review GR&R data
  • Troubleshoot and debug test stations and test software and firmware releases
  • Support failure analysis through review of test data in collaboration with the camera design engineers
  • International travel up to 15% to support factory builds

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

  • Experience with programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, and/or C/C Strong data analysis and visualization skills using tools such as JMP, Python, or MATLAB
  • Strong understanding of testing methodologies and standards for cameras and fundamental understanding of optical sensing technologies
  • Knowledge of standard quality methodologies such as GR&R and SPC

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
  • 3 years of experience in testing of cameras or optical sensors for consumer electronics
  • Ability to travel internationally 15% of the time

Preferred Qualifications

  • PhD or master's degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field
  • Experience developing and maintaining factory test and calibration stations for high-volume manufacturing
  • Experience with camera calibration and test techniques for computer vision, sensor fusion, active and passive depth sensing, and/or biometric sensing
  • Experience with robotics or instrument control automation

If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and provide us some information (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScV7t31iR3yYR9ztGDHJpbvL63svWpb6s0afkBkLEjGnDx4Kg/viewform) .

"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 (http://careers.snap.com/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) (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :

The base salary range for this position is $157,000-$235,000 annually.

Zone B (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :

The base salary range for this position is $149,000-$223,000 annually.

Zone C (https://careers.snap.com/us-payzones) :

The base salary range for this position is $133,000-$200,000 annually.

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

A Decade of Snap (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdfCGl7CQeT_N_Gmli1oV1X6c9Ubzoozp) : Learn about our origin story, values, mission, culture of innovation, and more.

CitizenSnap (https://citizen.snap.com/) : In our third annual CitizenSnap Report, we demonstrate progress towards our environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals, and we lay out our plans looking forward.

The DEI Innovation Summit (https://actreport.com/dei-innovation-summit-2022/) : Watch highlights from the 2nd annual DEI Innovation Summit, which brings together thought leaders and DEI experts for a day of courageous conversations to enable bold action.

Snap News (https://newsroom.snap.com/) : Stay up to date on the latest and greatest product and innovation news at Snap

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If you have questions about this posting, please contact support@lensa.com

Salary : $133,000 - $200,000

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