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.

At Facebook AR/VR, our goal is to make world-class consumer virtual, augmented, and mixed reality experiences. Come work alongside industry-leading scientists and engineers to create the technology that makes VR and AR pervasive and universal. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world. We are currently seeking innovative scientists with experience designing, modeling, and prototyping advanced optical systems for near-to-eye display applications. This is a full-time position and requires an advanced degree in optical engineering, physics, or similar, and a strong background in optical system design and innovation. Successful candidates must be comfortable working in a dynamic cross-functional team.

Responsibilities

• Develop novel concepts and technologies for next generation Near-Eye Displays (NEDs) and sensors
• Design, model, optimization next-generation optics and displays
• Implement proof-of-concept hardware prototypes that redefine the state-of-the-art in AR/MR
• Evaluate and characterize image quality and other performance metrics of individual optical elements as well as optical systems
• Engage cross-functionally with researchers and engineers to explore innovative concepts that advance the entire pipeline (hardware, software, integration, infrastructure and applications), and create compelling future AR/MR experiences
  

Minimum Qualification

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a Masters degree in Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
• General knowledge of optics including imaging, illumination, radiometry and colorimetry, physical and geometric optics, and polarization
• 3+ years of experience in designing complex optical systems, imaging and/or non-imaging
• 3+ years of experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and Mathematica)
• 3+ years of experience working with system-level prototyping work, including hands-on prototyping of bench-top optical components
• Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire, and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment
• Interpersonal experience: cross-group and cross-culture collaboration
  

Preferred Qualification

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining, a PhD in Optical Sciences, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
• In depth understanding of geometrical optics, aberrations, optical design for imaging and non-imaging cases
• Experience in one or more optical design tools such as Zemax, CODE V, LightTools, FRED, or ASAP
• Experience in plastic lens fabrication (diamond turning, injection molding, etc.)
• Understanding of sources (lasers and LED’s), spatial light modulators, diffractive optics, optical materials, and thin films optics
• Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at workshops or conferences (e.g. OSA, SPIE, and IEEE, and SID)
• Experience developing prototypes and collaborating in a team environment across a diverse set of disciplines including Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, and Optics
  

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.