Lead Battery Engineer, Devices

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 .
Snap Lab 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 Sr. Battery Engineer, Devices to join Snap Lab!
What you’ll do:

• Own the overall battery technology platform and roadmap for all Snap Lab hardware
• Drive Snap Lab battery programs through all phases of development, from R&D to prototype, mass production, and in-field performance
• Partner with key internal stakeholders such as ID, EE, PD, Compliance, and Reliability to understand system design and integrate batteries as key enabling components in our products
• Manage outside vendor partners to deliver best-in-class energy density and safety in the consumer wearable space
• Own cell and pack level technical design, optimizing for safety, performance, and manufacturability while meeting product and schedule requirements
• Partner with EE and PD teams to define system integration including mounting, interconnect, and charging/safety circuit design
• Develop and drive design validation, qualification, reliability, and compliance for Snap Lab product batteries
• Execute failure analysis, identify root cause, and implement corrective actions as needed
• Be responsible for ensuring manufacturability, yield, and scalability of battery components.
• Define and audit stage gates and milestones; delivering regular updates to senior leadership while meeting aggressive schedules for ambitious products

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of lithium-based cell and pack design, including components, manufacturing, and how they interrelate
• Demonstrated experience in both cell/pack design, characterization and failure mode identifications
• Knowledge of driving characterization, failure analysis, and corrective actions during both development and production, including field failure analysis.
• Positive, can-do attitude and experience coaching and inspiring team to overcome technical challenges
• Strong communication skills and experience sharing results with team members and leadership
• Ability to travel up to 10%

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in a relevant field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, ME, EE, or Physics)
• 11+ years relevant experience in owning lithium-based battery cell/pack designs for consumer electronic devices
• Demonstrated ability in one or more of the following engineering tools and workflows: (CAD, PCB layout, and battery test)

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS/PhD in a relevant field (Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, ME, EE, or Physics)
• Demonstrated experience delivering one or more new battery technologies to market (e.g. electrode design, electrolyte chemistry, or novel application)
• 5+ years experience owning battery technology roadmaps for consumer devices
• Experience owning battery or cell manufacturing in a production environment
• Experience with executive level presentations and reporting

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!
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) :
The base salary range for this position is $202,000-$303,000 annually.
Zone B :
The base salary range for this position is $192,000-$288,000 annually.
Zone C :
The base salary range for this position is $172,000-$257,000 annually.
This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.