Optical Engineers at Meta will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wearable systems, exploring uncharted territories for next-generation wearable devices. This role involves designing architecture and optical sub-systems for wearable glasses, developing and implementing test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support transparent display systems.
Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures
- Identify, incubate, and productize optical technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the field of wearable optics
- Specify key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and systems
- Develop and maintain technical roadmaps
- Interface with stakeholders and leadership to influence product roadmaps
- Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity
- Manage budgets, resources, and collaborations with global vendors
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, and/or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of experience in optical systems engineering and/or other relevant fields
- Experience in the wearables industry, including human-vision, optical design, coating, and manufacturing process, or similar experience
- Experience communicating and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment
- Experience in Design of Experiment and statistical analysis using JMP, Matlab, or similar programs PhD in Optical Engineering, Photonics, Optics, Physics, and/or equivalent practical experience
- 8+ years of experience in architecture, design, systems engineering for augmented reality optical/display systems
- In depth knowledge of entire optical system design from electron to photon to the eye for display systems
- Demonstrated experience in operating with speed and agility in ambiguous or fast-moving environments, including startup or early-stage product development experience
- Proven experience in technical communication to influence architecture decisions across organizational boundaries
- Experience incorporating AI/ML tools or computational methods into engineering design workflows