Lead Optical Engineer

We are seeking an experienced and visionary Lead Optical Engineer to spearhead the development of cutting-edge optical technologies and hardware systems for Meta's Mixed Reality (MR) products. As a lead engineer, You will be responsible for overseeing the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions that drive technological advancements and excellence. Your primary goal is to achieve performance, quality, and affordability targets for MR hardware that our customers will love using on a daily basis.Lead Optical Engineer Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing innovative materials and processes.
• Identify, incubate, and productize optical technologies that have the potential to revolutionize the field of mixed reality (MR) optics.
• Specify key performance metrics, test methods, and test requirements for optical components and systems.
• Develop and maintain technical roadmaps.
• Interface with stakeholders and leadership to influence product roadmaps.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and competitor activity.
• Manage budgets, resources, and collaborations with global vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of industry experience with a proven track record of full product development cycle of Consumer Electronics.
• Experience and expertise in these areas: optical design software (Zemax, CodeV, OptiLayer, Macleod, etc.), geometrical optics, wave optics, and polarization optics, optical materials, coatings, and manufacturing processes, Imaging optics design and manufacturing, display optics, optical sensing, optical system integration and testing.
• Technical leadership, communication, and project management skills.
• Problem-solving, analytical, and critical thinking skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of industry experience with 3+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role.
• Experiences in Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Augmented Reality industry.

For those who live in or expect to work from California if hired for this position, please click here for additional information. 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. $२,०४,०००/year to $२,८१,०००/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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