Summary: 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.Required Skills: Research Scientist Responsibilities:
Develop new optical concepts and technologies to enable breakthroughs in AR/VR display systems in terms of form factor, cosmetic appearance, power consumption, and optical functionalities to provide viable technical paths for AR/VR smart eyewear.
Build and validate polarization diffractive and physical optics modeling tools to understand the optical responses and performance limits of those new concepts and technologies.
Propose and validate solutions to mitigate the risks and limits of those new concepts.
Enable the “design - prototyping – metrology” iteration loop for developing those new concepts, collaborate Support prototyping activities with internal peers and external partners to prove the viability of subsystems in AR/VR headsets.
Support evaluation and characterization of optical components, and system integration, as part of the proof-of-concept process.
Collaborate with the larger research and product teams to explore concepts, perform trades and drive optical system development to create compelling experiences.
Minimum Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications:
Doctorate degree in Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. Completion of one graduate-level course, one research project, or one internship involving the following skills:
Polarization optics, polarization ray tracing, and polarization aberration analysis
Applied research or product development of optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, polarization optics, stray light analysis or holography
Polarization ray tracing of optical systems
Designing optical tools such as Zemax, CODE V, FRED, or ASAP
Polarization optics and physical optics modeling tools, such as MATLAB, Python, COMSOL, and methods such as Jones Matrix, FDTD, or RCWA
Display optics, imaging, illumination, radiometry and colorimetry, physical and geometric optics, and polarization
Imaging and viewing optics design and tolerancing
Solving analytical problems using quantitative approaches
Aberration theory, including geometric aberration and pupil aberration
Image reconstruction and iteration algorithm
Optical retarder design
Communicating and sharing knowledge with people who are not from an optical background
Metrology for optical system and polarization optics and
Liquid crystal related devices, such as SLM, LCD, or phase modulator.
Public Compensation: $203,350/year to $240,240/year + bonus + equity + benefitsIndustry: InternetEqual Opportunity: Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at [email protected].