Optical Scientist, On Device Sensing

Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta), formerly known as Facebook Inc., builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps and services 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. To apply, click “Apply to Job” online on this web page.Optical Scientist, On Device Sensing Responsibilities

• Define and design optical components for next generation Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality experience.
• Establish engineering specifications, including key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and subsystems.
• Work with diverse and highly interdisciplinary team members, e.g., optical design & simulation, process development and supply chain, to develop and mature new technologies for the free form optics.
• Lead the development during New Product Introduction to scale up for high volume manufacturing.
• Define future optics technology and scope out New Technology Introduction.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree (or foreign equivalent) in Computer Science, Engineering, Optics, or a related field and 24 months of experience in the job offered or in a related occupation. Foreign degree equivalent accepted.
• Requires 24 months of experience involving the following:
• 1. Research or advanced optics development
• 2. Developing systems with multi-function, multi-disciplinary threads
• 3. Optics systems design and integration, imaging, illumination, radiometry and photometry, physical and geometric optics, or polarization
• 4. Optical and sensor system design maturation, including requirement development from physical based modeling, and knowledge of fabrication/vendor processes
• 5. System optimization and analysis tools including MATLAB, C++, Java, or Python and
• 6. Optical system/module simulation, design, and optimization tools including Zemax, LightTools, or CodeV

LocationsAbout 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 committed to providing reasonable support (called accommodations) in our recruiting processes for candidates with disabilities, long term conditions, mental health conditions or sincerely held religious beliefs, or who are neurodivergent or require pregnancy-related support. If you need support, please reach out to accommodations-ext@fb.com. $184,178/year to $200,200/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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