Job Information
Meta Optical Sensing Engineer in Redmond, Washington
Summary:
As an Optical Sensing Engineer at Reality Labs, you will be responsible for the development of new technologies that enable transformative experiences in AR/VR products. You will join an agile team that is laser-focused on incubating winning prototypes, establishing new process capabilities with supply-chain partners, and releasing product sub-systems that are fully hardened for high-volume manufacturing (HVM). We are seeking an engineer, experienced with early technology paths, as well as with productization; able to work collaboratively across both deep and broad cross-functional teams to manage system maturation, requirements, and respective risks; and focused on execution while providing clear and effective communication to remove barriers across teams.
Required Skills:
Optical Sensing Engineer Responsibilities:
Develop new concepts and technologies for 3D tracking systems. Conduct first level assessment of performance using analytical calculations or computer algorithms.
Define sub-system requirements with the product and research teams, then deliver AR/VR hardware, software, and calibration that meets specifications. This may include: hardware (optics, electronics, mechanics, silicon, sensor, data-communication), software (computer vision algorithms, calibration, modeling, analysis), and performance analysis.
Support TPMs in evaluation, validation, and delivery to specs by metrology, user studies, safety studies, FMEA analysis, environmental analysis, and dogfooding.
Cross-functional engagement with internal and external partners to develop concepts and prototypes into realizable product hardware designs.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
MS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
Experience in developing systems with multi-function/multi-disciplinary threads.
Knowledge of optics or one of the following: systems design and integration, imaging, illumination, radiometry and photometry, physical and geometric optics, polarization.
Experience in optical and sensor system design maturation, including requirement development from physical based modeling, and knowledge of fabrication/vendor processes.
Experience in one or more system optimization and analysis tools, such as MATLAB, C++, Java or Python.
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
PhD in the field of Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
5+ years of experience in research or advanced optics development.
Experience with 3D tracking methods, algorithms, devices and systems.
Experience with design/manufacturing of small form-factor sensing or imaging systems.
Process development experience for optical parts, sensors, computer vision, software and hardware integration.
Experience in opto-mechanical integration and system design.
Public Compensation:
$170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Industry: Internet
Equal Opportunity:
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