Display Optical Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

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Benefits

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Display Optical Engineer to advance the optical design and display systems powering next-generation VR/AR headsets and wearable devices. You will lead cross-functional teams to define strategies, develop advanced display optics, and optimize metrology to deliver high-quality visual experiences.

You will collaborate with hardware, product, and external partners, drive experiments, and guide design verification from concept through mass production, shaping the

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in optical design for consumer electronics, wearable devices, or near-eye display systems.
• Experience with optical simulation and design software such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, or equivalent ray-tracing tools.
• In-depth experience with optical device characterization and optimizations.
• Hands-on experience in optical device design, development, prototyping, and building optical instruments.
• Experience leading cross-functional optical development programs from concept through mass production, including defining specifications and managing design verification.
• Experience in communicating complex optical system trade-offs and design decisions to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Optical design

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Technical communication

Hands-on prototyping

Experiment design

Education

Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Electrical, Materials, and/or Optics Engineering

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

Code V

Ray-tracing tools

Job description

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.

Display Optical Engineer Responsibilities:

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

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

About Meta:

Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps 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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.

Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affinitive 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.

Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [e-mail].

$173,000/year to $245,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.