Optical Scientist - Display Optics System - Pico

ByteDance

San Jose (CA)

On-site

USD 184,300 - 260,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

10 Paid Holidays per Year

10 Paid Sick Days per Year

17 Days of Paid Personal Time

Job summary

Join an innovative company at the forefront of AR/VR technology as an Optical Scientist. This exciting role focuses on developing advanced optical systems that enhance user experiences. You will lead the design and prototyping of cutting-edge display optics, collaborating with talented teams across engineering and product development. With a mission to inspire creativity and enrich lives, this forward-thinking firm offers a dynamic environment where your contributions can make a significant impact. If you are passionate about optical engineering and want to be part of a transformative journey, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

PhD degree in Optical Engineering or related field required.
Experience in designing optical systems for AR/MR applications.

Responsibilities

Develop next-gen display optics systems for AR and MR products.
Collaborate across teams to define and develop optical systems.

Skills

Optical Engineering

Prototyping Optical Systems

Optical Design Software

Scientific Programming (MATLAB, Python, C++)

Education

PhD in Optical Engineering

Equivalent Experience

Tools

Zemax

Code V

LightTool

Job description

Optical Scientist - Display Optics System - Pico

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Responsibilities

About team: As a world-renowned VR/AR brand with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, Pico has been at the forefront of the consumer electronic market. We have teams in Northern America, Europe, Japan, and South Korea. We are looking for a creative Optical Systems Engineer to join us to build our AR/VR display optics system team, to develop and lead new optical module development for Pico products.

Optical System Scientists specializing in Augmented Reality (AR) display systems are integral to the development of advanced optical technologies that enhance user experiences.

Responsibilities

Explore and develop the next generation of display optics systems for AR and MR products.
Explore and evaluate new technologies with the potential of improving optical and system performance.
Conceptual design and prototyping of advanced display optics components and systems to demonstrate improvement in performance.
Work across engineering, product, and other cross-functional teams to define, simulate, develop, and realize a variety of optical systems.
Work with internal and external partners to develop productization roadmap and strategies for advanced technologies.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience.
Experience in designing and prototyping optical systems for AR/MR applications.
Experience in optical design software (e.g., Zemax, Code V, LightTool, etc.).
Experience in scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, C++, or similar.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience communicating and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment.
3+ years of industry experience working on near-eye display systems development.

About Pico

Founded in April 2015, Pico is a VR company committed to developing immersive and interactive VR experiences for people around the world. Pico also provides tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare.

Why Join ByteDance

Inspiring creativity is at the core of ByteDance's mission. Our innovative products are built to help people authentically express themselves, discover and connect – and our global, diverse teams make that possible. Together, we create value for our communities, inspire creativity, and enrich life - a mission we work towards every day.

As ByteDancers, we strive to do great things with great people. We lead with curiosity, humility, and a desire to make impact in a rapidly growing tech company. By constantly iterating and fostering an "Always Day 1" mindset, we achieve meaningful breakthroughs for ourselves, our Company, and our users. When we create and grow together, the possibilities are limitless. Join us.

Diversity & Inclusion

ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too.

Reasonable Accommodation

ByteDance is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://tinyurl.com/RA-request

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $184,300 - $260,000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year, and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse, and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;
Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems;
Exercising sound judgment.

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