• Optical Scientist

    Meta (Redmond, WA)


    Summary:

    Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.

    Required Skills:

    Optical Scientist Responsibilities:

    1. Explore the vast design space available for AR and VR optical systems through design and prototyping using novel and conventional techniques and components.

    2. Develop and analyze system and subsystem components that are specified to meet the needs of advanced AR and VR products.

    3. Perform detailed system level analysis such as tolerancing, optical performance, size, weight, and power to predict system performance.

    4. Work with the internal mass production team to drive mature optical systems towards productization.

    5. Collaborate with internal research teams for adoption of mature technologies.

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Minimum Qualifications:

    6. Master’s degree (or foreign degree equivalent) in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field and five years of work experience in the job offered or in an optical-or photonic-related occupation

    7. Requires five years of experience in the following:

    8. 1. Applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems

    9. 2. Optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry, holography, or nano-optics

    10. 3. Maturing optical systems from proof-of-concept to early low volume prototypes or taking own design into production

    11. 4. Optical design, modeling methods, and tools for imaging and illumination systems

    12. 5. Working with state-of-the-art display technologies such as liquid crystal displays and organic light emitting diode displays and

    13. 6. Collaborating in a cross-functional environment to bring together an entire system from concept to pre-mass production maturity

    Public Compensation:

    $220,799/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    **Industry:** Internet

    Equal Opportunity:

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

     

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