Display Systems Architect

Snap Inc.; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Plymouth is seeking a Display Systems Architect to join their Spectacles team. You will lead the engineering team to develop the next generation of display systems, focusing on architectural design and performance optimization. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in semiconductor manufacturing and managing engineering teams. This role offers a collaborative work environment and competitive benefits.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Comprehensive medical coverage

Mental health support programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of ten years experience working in the semiconductor industry leading cross-functional teams.
• Direct experience managing a diverse engineering team.
• Strong foundation in basic electronics and micro-optical systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a multi-faceted engineering team to design the architecture of display systems.
• Evaluate trade-offs between architecture, performance, and manufacturability.
• Author and maintain architecture and design specifications.

Skills

Semiconductor Manufacturing

Architectural Design

Product Engineering

Yield Improvement Techniques

Education

Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field

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 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.

The Spectacles team is pushing the boundaries of technology to bring people closer together in the real world. Our fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, showcase how standalone, see-through AR glasses make playing, learning, and working better together.

We’re looking for a Display Systems Architect to join the Spectacles team to drive the development for the next generation of displays at Snap Inc!

What you’ll do:

Lead a multi-faceted engineering team to design and define the architecture of next generation display systems from concept to production.

Evaluate and provide recommendations for trade-offs between architecture, performance, manufacturability, etc.

Author and maintain architecture and design specifications.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Direct experience of semiconductor manufacturing covering:

Process Engineering across the wide range of fabrication techniques found in CMOS and/or MEMs fabrication.

Product Engineering of complex high density microelectronics.

Yield improvement and management techniques.

Implementation of recognised reliability standard tests.

Experience managing a diverse, highly trained engineering team within a semiconductor setting.

The ideal candidate should possess a strong foundation in basic electronics, micro-optical systems, and knowledge of the digital pathway of image data within complex systems, such as those used in AR glasses.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field.

A minimum of ten years experience working in the semiconductor industry leading cross‑functional teams.

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or master’s degree in optics, physics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, computer science or related field.

15+ years experience working in the semiconductor industry leading cross‑functional teams.

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 compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long‑term success!