Human Factors Specialist

Position:
Human Factors Specialist

Company:
Snap Inc.

Compensation:
- Zone A (CA, WA, NYC): $157,000-$235,000 annually
- Zone B: $149,000-$223,000 annually
- Zone C: $133,000-$200,000 annually
- This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs.

Location:
United States, Los Angeles

Employment type:
Full time

Work Arrangement:
In-office 4+ days per week

Short Summary:
As a Human Factors Specialist, you will develop and apply human-centered research methods to improve the user experience of next-generation Augmented Reality devices, collaborating with various engineering teams to translate insights into product improvements.

Responsibilities:
- Design and execute human-subject studies to evaluate comfort and user experience.
- Collect and analyze ergonomic and biomechanical data for actionable insights.
- Develop measurement methods and validate prototypes.
- Integrate sensing technologies into research prototypes.
- Collaborate with teams to translate insights into product requirements.
- Document methods and findings to improve organizational knowledge.

Requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in a related technical discipline.
- 3+ years of experience in human-subject research for wearable devices or related products.
- Experience in designing and executing studies, data analysis, and developing evaluation methods.
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, R, or similar tools.

Benefits:
- Paid parental leave
- Comprehensive medical coverage
- Emotional and mental health support programs
- Compensation packages that include equity options