Research Scientist, Computational Imaging

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 Research serves as an innovation engine for the company. Their projects range from solutions to hard technical problems that significantly enhance Snap’s existing products, to riskier explorations that can lead to fundamental paradigm shifts in the way people communicate and express themselves. The team consists of scientists and engineers who experiment with and invent new technology that has a lasting impact on Snap’s products. They also frequently publish the results of this innovative work to top research conferences and journals in computer science and related fields.

We are looking for a Research Scientist to join our Computational Imaging Research Team in New York City.

What you'll do:

• Develop innovative imaging/display technologies that enhance visual communication and enable new augmented reality applications. 

• Introduce major innovations that can result in product features or new areas of business

• Collaborate with the researchers and engineers to make important product decisions

• Showcase your research to the world by publishing them at top academic conferences

• Develop skills to inspire and manage small or large groups of researchers and engineers

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Ability to perform research that is justified and guided by business opportunities

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, ever-changing work environment

• Collaborative, positive, and team-oriented mindset

Minimum Qualifications:

• PhD in a technical field such as computer science or electrical engineering or equivalent years of experience

• Track record of innovative work in computational imaging, computational photography, computer vision, computer graphics and human-computer interfaces

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with imaging and display hardware, image processing, 3D scene reconstruction, and novel view synthesis 

• Successful record of publication in top-tier international research venues

• Hands-on research experience and fast prototyping skills

"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 at least 80% of the time (an average of 4 days per week).

If you are not based in the same location(s) listed for this role and are open to relocation, we encourage you to apply to take advantage of our generous relocation policy. 

For NY based applicants:

• The standard base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000

This position is eligible for a discretionary performance-based bonus

This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs

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. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don’t be shy and contact us at [email protected].

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!