Lead Optical Engineer

At Meta Reality Labs, we are developing the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products. This team focuses on developing display and optics technologies for Meta products, creating see-through display systems that seamlessly blend the real and virtual realms. The role involves designing architecture and display sub-systems for wearable glasses, developing and implementing test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support transparent display systems.We're seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wearable systems. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for wearable systems, develop and analyze system components, and drive detailed system-level analysis. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.

• 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 wearable 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

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• 8+ 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, 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

• Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
• 10+ years of industry experience with 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
• Experiences in Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Augmented Reality industry

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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$170,000/year to $240,000/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.