Vision Scientist, Level 4

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.

Snapchat is a camera and messaging app that connects people to their friends and the world. Every day around the globe, millions of people use Snapchat to communicate with friends, build relationships, play, and learn. No matter where you are or how you express yourself, it’s always the fastest way to share a moment!   

We're looking for a Vision Scientist to join the Spectacles team!

What you’ll do:

• Design and administer scalable human visual system (HVS) psychophysical experiments.

• Assess and interpret statistical data from experiments, drawing actionable conclusions to develop relevant display quality metrics, inform product human factors, and create innovative IP opportunities. 

• Communicate key results and insights to cross-functional product teams.  Use your expertise to advocate for the right product choices among stakeholders.

• Proactively identify areas of further research, and create programs to investigate those areas with a clear purpose of improving AR products.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• An enthusiastic, action-oriented attitude toward visual science and innovative product development.

• Knowledge of stereoscopic vision and depth perception, knowledge of binocular metrics.

• Knowledge of behavioral statistics. Experience with data analysis and statistical programs.

• Experience running end-to-end behavioral research studies. 

Minimum Qualifications: 

• PhD in vision science or related field (psychology, neuroscience, etc.) 

• 2+ years of research experience within PhD program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with augmented or virtual reality displays, knowledge of image quality metrics, and knowledge of the image processing pipeline are all highly desirable

• Experience with augmented or virtual reality displays, knowledge of image quality metrics, and knowledge of the image processing pipeline are all highly desirable.

• Experience with eye tracking systems and/or pupillometry to infer user intent & cognitive state is preferred. 

• Experience with graphical techniques such as foveation is also preferred.

• Experience with image processing software, such as Matlab or Python, is a requirement.

• Project management experience is a must for internal and external collaborations and studies

• Experience with generating intellectual property is desirable.

• Experience with interactive content and graphical tools, such as Unity, is desirable.  Experience with Psychtoolbox is a plus.

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.

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: 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 $157,000-$235,000 annually.

 

Zone B:

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

Zone C:

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

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