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Epitaxy Engineer

Snap Inc.· Spectacles team, Snap Inc
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Hybrid (Abingdon)Full timePosted 6mo ago

About the role

Position within Snap Inc. focused on III–V epitaxy development for next-generation devices, with hands-on epitaxy, materials characterization, and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • Drive the development of III–V epitaxy technologies to enable new innovations and next-generation devices
  • Contribute to day-to-day epitaxy operations, including process planning, recipe optimization, material growth execution, and materials characterization using tools such as XRD, PL, CL, EL, SEM, AFM, and surface defectivity assessments
  • Conduct process testing, data analysis, and quality assurance, ensuring continuous improvement in epitaxial performance, uniformity, and yield
  • Collaborate cross-functionally with teams including Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Characterisation & Test, Facilities, and Shift Engineers to achieve project milestones
  • Contribute to strategic IP development and patents
  • Ensure compliance with cleanroom protocols and safety regulations

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or a related field
  • Experience with hands-on epitaxy R&D and/or manufacturing environments involving III–V materials
  • Proven track record of designing DOEs and executing structured experiments in MOCVD systems
  • Experience in failure analysis, defect classification, and quality management techniques
  • Experience in photonics applications
  • Preferred: Ph.D. degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related discipline
  • Preferred: Proven track record in mass production process development, yield improvement, and throughput optimization
  • Preferred: Awareness of the competitive and technology landscape within the III–V landscape

Skills

Required:MOCVD systemsEpitaxial growth characterizationDOE design and structured experimentsData analysis and problem solvingCross-functional collaborationPhotonic / III–V semiconductor knowledgeDocumentation and communication

Benefits

  • Paid parental leave
  • Comprehensive medical coverage
  • Emotional and mental health support programs
  • Compensation packages that let you share in Snap’s long-term success
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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