Lead Research Scientist, Neural Interfaces

Snap Inc. is a technology company revolutionizing the way people live and communicate through products like Snapchat, Lens Studio, and AR glasses. Snap Lab, home to Spectacles, focuses on developing cutting-edge technologies that overlay computing on the real world.

We are looking for a Lead Research Scientist to join the Snap Lab BCI team in Paris and drive state-of-the-art research in Brain-Computer Interface (BCI) systems.

What You’ll Do

• Lead research to develop advanced closed-loop algorithms for BCI control systems.
• Design and execute a multi-year research agenda.
• Perform real-time and offline analysis of non-invasive brain recording data.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to build next-generation BCI solutions for Augmented Reality.
• Develop experimental protocols for BCI capabilities.
• Share expertise to advance BCI hardware and machine learning development.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Expertise in systems neuroscience with a focus on brain rhythms, neural feature extraction, and signal interpretation.
• Strong knowledge of statistics and machine learning concepts.
• Proven ability to define, lead, and execute complex research projects.
• Proficiency in Python and strong problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading interns, PhD students, or junior researchers.
• Ability to communicate complex data insights to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD in computational neuroscience, systems neuroscience, machine learning, physics, computer science, electrical engineering, or related fields.
• 7+ years of experience in BCI research, including experimental design and execution.
• Proficiency in advanced statistics, machine learning, and signal processing.
• Familiarity with real-time signal processing.
• Fluency in English with excellent communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Significant industry experience in a relevant role.
• Research-oriented software engineering skills with proficiency in scientific computing and machine learning libraries (e.g., NumPy, SciPy, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
• Peer-reviewed publications.
• Conversation-level French is a plus.

Benefits

Snap Inc. offers a supportive and inclusive environment with comprehensive benefits, including:

• Paid parental leave.
• Comprehensive medical coverage.
• Emotional and mental health support programs.
• Competitive compensation packages.
• Opportunities to share in Snap’s long-term success.

Note: Snap Inc. follows a "default together" policy, expecting team members to work on-site 4+ days per week.