Optical Scientist- Pico- San Jose

ByteDance; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 162,000 - 408,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking an Optical Scientist to join their dynamic AR display & optics team in San Jose. This role focuses on developing cutting-edge optical components, exploring novel nanophotonic structures, and conducting rigorous optical testing. With a collaborative environment that values creativity and growth, you will work alongside a team of experts dedicated to pushing the boundaries of augmented reality technology. If you have a strong background in optics and are passionate about innovation, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a rapidly evolving field.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Short-term and Long-term Disability Coverage

Life Insurance

Wellbeing Benefits

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Days

Qualifications

• 3+ years in XR field with strong optical foundation.
• Hands-on optical testing experience in a lab.

Responsibilities

• Develop critical optical components for augmented reality.
• Conduct optical testing and closed-loop analysis.

Skills

Optical Knowledge

Nanophotonic Structures

Optical Testing

Electromagnetic Simulation Tools

Education

Master's or Doctoral Degree in Optics

Ph.D. in Physics or Materials Science

Tools

RSoft

Lumerical

Lighttools

Zemax

Job description

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities

Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

Why Join Us

Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible.

Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day.

To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always.

At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve.

Join us.

About Team

AR display & Optics team focuses on the innovation and development of the core optical and display components for augmented reality. The team members are based in China and in the US and collaborate closely. 90% of the team members own a Ph.D. degrees in Physics, Material Science and Electrical Engineering and have extensive industrial experience from semiconductors, consumer electronics and near eye displays.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the development of critical optical components such as waveguide, HOE etc. for augmented reality
• Explore novel nanophotonic structures
• Conduct optical testing and closed-loop analysis to evaluate and improve AR waveguide performance.
  
  

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• A master's or doctoral degree in Optics, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines.
• Three or more years of experience in the XR field, with a strong foundation in optical knowledge.
• Proficiency with optical and electromagnetic simulation tools, such as RSoft, Lumerical, Lighttools, Zemax, etc.
• Hands-on experience with optical testing and optical metrology setups in a laboratory environment.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree is preferred.
• Proven experience in managing vendor relationships and collaborations.
• Familiarity with basic semiconductor fabrication techniques and workflows.
  
  

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.

ByteDance Inc. 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://shorturl.at/cdpT2

Job Information

【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $408000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and 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; and
• Exercising sound judgment.
  
  

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Software Development

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