Job Description

As an Optical Sensing Engineer at Reality Labs, you will be responsible for the development of new technologies that enable transformative experiences in AR/VR products. You will join an agile team that is laser-focused on incubating winning prototypes, establishing new process capabilities with supply-chain partners, and releasing product sub-systems that are fully hardened for high-volume manufacturing (HVM). We are seeking an engineer, experienced with early technology paths, as well as with productization; able to work collaboratively across both deep and broad cross-functional teams to manage system maturation, requirements, and respective risks; and focused on execution while providing clear and effective communication to remove barriers across teams.

Optical Sensing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop new concepts and technologies for 3D tracking systems. Conduct first level assessment of performance using analytical calculations or computer algorithms.
• Define sub-system requirements with the product and research teams, then deliver AR/VR hardware, software, and calibration that meets specifications. This may include: hardware (optics, electronics, mechanics, silicon, sensor, data-communication), software (computer vision algorithms, calibration, modeling, analysis), and performance analysis.
• Support TPMs in evaluation, validation, and delivery to specs by metrology, user studies, safety studies, FMEA analysis, environmental analysis, and dogfooding.
• Cross-functional engagement with internal and external partners to develop concepts and prototypes into realizable product hardware designs.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• MS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• Experience in developing systems with multi-function/multi-disciplinary threads.
• Knowledge of optics or one of the following: systems design and integration, imaging, illumination, radiometry and photometry, physical and geometric optics, polarization.
• Experience in optical and sensor system design maturation, including requirement development from physical based modeling, and knowledge of fabrication/vendor processes.
• Experience in one or more system optimization and analysis tools, such as MATLAB, C++, Java or Python.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in the field of Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related degree.
• 5+ years of experience in research or advanced optics development.
• Experience with 3D tracking methods, algorithms, devices and systems.
• Experience with design/manufacturing of small form-factor sensing or imaging systems.
• Process development experience for optical parts, sensors, computer vision, software and hardware integration.
• Experience in opto-mechanical integration and system design.
  
  

About 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.

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