PhD Optical Systems Research Intern

Meta; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

Meta Reality Labs offers a Research Scientist Intern position in Optical System Design (PhD). This 12–24 week program focuses on AR/VR displays, advanced simulations, and prototyping to test perceptual impacts, with collaboration across the Reality Labs team.

Applicants should be pursuing a PhD in Optical Science/Engineering or related fields, with 2+ years in optical research, experience with Zemax/Code V/LightTools, and proficiency in MATLAB or Python.

Qualifications

• PhD in Optical Science/Engineering or related field required.
• 2+ years of optical research experience in physical/geometric optics or prototyping.
• 2+ years with Zemax OpticStudio, Code V, LightTools or similar.
• 2+ years programming in MATLAB or Python.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners to share plans, progress, and results.
• Publish research results and contribute to product development.
• Develop AR/VR displays with simulations and prototyping to test concepts.
• Explore novel solution spaces for AR/VR devices with the team.
• Apply geometrical optics, diffraction optics, polarization optics, or illumination principles.
• Focus on advanced simulations and prototyping to validate concepts.

Skills

Optical research

Optical design software

Programming: MATLAB/Python

Education

PhD in Optical Science/Engineering

Tools

Zemax OpticStudio

Code V

LightTools

FRED

Job description

Meta Reality Labs offers a Research Scientist Intern position in Optical System Design (PhD). This 12–24 week program focuses on AR/VR displays, advanced simulations, and prototyping to test perceptual impacts, with collaboration across the Reality Labs team.

Applicants should be pursuing a PhD in Optical Science/Engineering or related fields, with 2+ years in optical research, experience with Zemax/Code V/LightTools, and proficiency in MATLAB or Python.