Job Description

Facebook's mission is to give people the power to build community and bring the world closer together. Through our family of apps and services, we're building a different kind of company that connects billions of people around the world, gives them ways to share what matters most to them, and helps bring people closer together. Whether we're creating new products or helping a small business expand its reach, people at Facebook are builders at heart. Our global teams are constantly iterating, solving problems, and working together to empower people around the world to build community and connect in meaningful ways. Together, we can help people build stronger communities - we're just getting started.

As an Optical Research Scientist at Facebook Reality Labs, you will be responsible for the development of new technologies that enable transformative experiences in Oculus 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 a scientist 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.

Responsibilities

• Develop new concepts and technologies for 3D tracking systems. Perform 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 Qualification

• MS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Computer Science or equivalent work experience.
• 3+ years of experience in research or advanced optics development.
• Experience in developing systems with multi-function/multi-disciplinary threads.
• Knowledge of optics one or more 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 Qualification

• 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.
  

Facebook is proud to be an Equal 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. Facebook 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 accommodations-ext@fb.com.