Display Optical Engineer

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 173,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Display Engineer to advance optical design and display systems for next-generation VR/AR headsets and wearables. You will define strategies, drive advanced optical designs, and optimize metrology for scale.

Collaboration with internal teams and ecosystem partners will shape the optical roadmap and deliver high-quality visual experiences. The role requires leading cross-functional optical development from concept through mass production, with strong communication of

Qualifications

• Must have strong background in optical design for consumer electronics, wearables, or near-eye displays.
• Experience leading cross-functional optical development from concept to mass production.
• Experience with optical device characterization and optimization.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activities on advanced VR/AR display as optical engineer for new display applications.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver state-of-the-art display technologies.
• Lead optical performance validation and DOE based on target driving conditions.
• Set up optical simulation platform integrating display stack design with ray optics.

Skills

Optics system design

Display optics validation

DOE/Experiments

Cross-functional leadership

Zemax/Code V proficiency

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering / Optics

Master's in Optics Engineering

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

Code V

Job description

Summary:

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Display Engineer to advance the optical design and display systems that power next-generation virtual and augmented reality headsets and wearable devices. In this role, you will define technical strategies, spearhead the development of advanced display optical designs, and optimize metrology systems for our next-generation products. You will collaborate closely with internal teams and external ecosystem partners to deliver high-quality, differentiated capabilities for our hardware platforms. You will shape the optical roadmap for immersive wearable products, collaborating with cross-functional teams, hardware engineering, and product development to deliver high-quality visual experiences at scale.

Required Skills:

1. Lead engineering activities on advanced VR/AR display as optical engineers for new display applications
2. Lead complex development projects by coordinating closely with diverse cross-functional teams and external partners to deliver state-of-the-art display technologies
3. Lead the all display optical performance validation and FACA based on target driving condition
4. Set up the optical simulation platform to combine display optical stack design and other optical components including ray optics for Meta product development
5. Design of Experiments (DOE) to internal teams and external partners
6. Work closely with the operations team in yield enhancement and process improvement

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical, Materials, and/or Optics Engineering, and/or equivalent practical experience
2. 8+ years of experience in optical design for consumer electronics, wearable devices, or near-eye display systems
3. Experience with optical simulation and design software such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or equivalent ray-tracing tools
4. In-depth experience with optical device characterization and optimizations
5. Hands-on experience in optical device design, development, prototyping, and building optical instruments
6. Experience leading cross-functional optical development programs from concept through mass production, including defining specifications and managing design verification
7. Experience in communicating complex optical system trade-offs and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Failure analysis with uOLED products and process DOE has been performed
2. PH.D. in Electrical, Material, and/or Optics Engineering and/or equivalent practical experience
3. Willingness and ability for 30% travel to Asia to support manufacturing partners and supply chain operations
4. Thin film process in-depth knowledge for organic and inorganic layers handling
5. Track record of contributing to optical technology strategy and influencing multi-generation product roadmaps in a consumer hardware organization
6. Strong written and verbal communication
7. Expert knowledge in scientific programming, signal processing, and data analysis (machine learning experience is a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications:

Public Compensation:

$173,000/year to $245,000/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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