optical scientist

At Meta's Reality Labs Research, our goal is to make world-class consumer virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that makes VR and AR pervasive and universal. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world. We are currently seeking innovative scientists with experience designing, modeling, and prototyping advanced optical systems for near-to-eye display applications. This is a full-time position and requires an advanced degree in optical sciences, engineering, physics, or similar, and a strong background in optical system design and innovation. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in a dynamic cross-functional team. Optical Scientist: Optical System Responsibilities <ul><li>Develop novel concepts and technologies for next generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs) and sensors. </li><li>Explore the co-design space between display, optics, and sensors. </li><li>Implement proof-of-concept hardware prototypes that redefine the state-of-the-art in AR/MR. </li><li>Engage cross-functionally with researchers and engineers to explore innovative concepts that advance the entire pipeline (hardware, software, integration, infrastructure and applications), and create compelling future AR/MR experiences. </li></ul>Minimum Qualifications <ul><li>PhD or equivalent experience in Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field. </li><li>Experience with optics including imaging, illumination, radiometry and colorimetry, physical and geometric optics, and polarization. </li><li>Proven record in developing complex systems involving optics, mechanics, and automation. </li><li>3+ years of experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and Mathematica). </li><li>3+ years of experience working with system-level prototyping work, including hands-on prototyping of bench-top optical components. </li><li>3+ years of experience with optics technologies with one or more of the following: physical optics, computational optics, holography, display optics, imaging, illumination, stray light analysis, radiometry and photometry. </li><li>Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional environment with minimal direction. </li><li>Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. </li></ul>Preferred Qualifications <ul><li>Experience with diffractive optics, holography, or computational optics. </li><li>Knowledge of one or more optical modeling tools (eg. Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or Lumerical). </li><li>Experience with display and sensing components, such as near-eye displays and sensors. </li><li>Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at workshops or conferences (eg. OSA, SPIE, IEEE, SIGGRAPH, COSI, and SID). </li><li>Experience developing prototypes and collaborating in a team environment across a diverse set of disciplines including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, and Optics. </li> </ul>

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