Nanophotonics Engineer

TL;DR

Nanophotonics Engineer (III-V Epitaxy): Drive development of III-V epitaxy technologies for next-generation AR glasses devices with an accent on process optimization, materials characterization, and yield improvement. Focus on leading epitaxial growth operations, executing complex DOEs, analyzing data, and collaborating cross-functionally to advance R&D roadmap.

Location: Abingdon, UK. Office 4+ days per week (Default Together policy).

Company

Snap Inc. develops hirify.global messaging app, Lens Studio AR platform, and Spectacles standalone AR glasses powered by Snap OS.

What you will do

• Lead development of III-V epitaxy technologies for new innovations and next-generation devices.
• Manage day-to-day epitaxy operations including process planning, recipe optimization, growth execution, and materials characterization with XRD, PL, CL, EL, SEM, AFM.
• Contribute to epitaxial technology roadmap aligning R&D with business goals.
• Conduct process testing, data analysis, quality assurance, and continuous improvements in performance, uniformity, and yield.
• Collaborate with Process Engineering, Equipment Engineering, Characterisation & Test, Facilities, and Shift Engineers.
• Participate in IP development, patents, cleanroom compliance, and safety.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related field.
• Extensive hands-on experience with MOCVD systems, epitaxial growth, and materials characterization.
• Proven track record designing complex DOEs and executing experiments in MOCVD.
• Experience in failure analysis, defect classification, quality management, and photonics applications.
• Strong understanding of equipment design, maintenance, scrubber systems, and analytical tools.
• Excellent teamwork, documentation, and communication skills.

Nice to have

• Ph.D. in Materials Science, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemistry, or related.
• Hands-on experience in R&D or high-volume manufacturing with III-V materials.
• Track record in mass production process development, yield improvement, throughput optimization.
• Awareness of competitive III-V technology landscape.

Culture & Benefits

• Default Together policy: office 4+ days per week to build culture and collaboration.
• Comprehensive medical coverage, paid parental leave, emotional and mental health support.
• Compensation packages sharing in long-term success.
• Diverse team focused on innovation in AR and communication.
• Equal opportunity employer committed to inclusion.