Display Optical Engineer

Meta; Sunnyvale (CA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Display Engineer to advance optical design and display systems for next-generation AR/VR headsets and wearables. You will lead cross-functional efforts to define strategies, develop advanced optical designs, and optimize metrology for scalable production.

Ideal candidates have 8+ years in optical design for consumer electronics or near-eye displays, with Zemax OpticStudio or Code V experience, and proven ability to drive programs from concept to mass production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of optical design experience in consumer electronics or near-eye display systems.

Responsibilities

• Define technical strategies for advanced display optical designs and optimize metrology systems.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external ecosystem partners to deliver high-quality capabilities for hardware platforms.
• Shape the optical roadmap for immersive wearables, collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality visual experiences at scale.

Skills

Optical design

System integration

Cross-functional collaboration

Prototyping

Optical simulation

Programming (machine learning)

Education

Bachelor's in Electrical/Materials/Optics

Master's in Electrical/Materials/Optics

Ph.D. in Electrical/Materials/Optics

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.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Key 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 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)