Full-Time

Optical System Engineer

Rx Solutions

Updated on 1/22/2025

Meta

Meta

10,001+ employees

Social media platforms and virtual reality solutions

VR & AR
Consumer Software
Financial Services

Compensation Overview

$170k - $240kAnnually

+ Bonus + Equity + Benefits

Senior

Company Historically Provides H1B Sponsorship

Redmond, WA, USA + 1 more

More locations: Sunnyvale, CA, USA

Preference for candidates who live in or expect to work from California.

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
MATLAB

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Degree
Experience
Requirements
  • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Optometry, Vision Science or a related technical discipline.
  • 5+ years of experience on optical systems engineering or other relevant fields.
  • Demonstrated history of optical system engineering and cross-functional product development.
  • Experience in the ophthalmic industry, including human-vision, optical design, coating, and manufacturing process, or similar experience.
  • Experience communicating and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Experience in Design of Experiment and statistical analysis using JMP, Matlab, or similar programs.
Responsibilities
  • Change the landscape of capabilities of MR.
  • Identify Rx solutions for new system concepts and architectures, develop innovative processes that improve optical performance and system cost.
  • Work closely with the product manager and architect to identify proper prescription solution strategy across multiple generations of MR product.
  • Work closely across the optics, display, mechanical, SW, and other cross-functional engineering teams to define, develop, realize, and simulate a variety of optical systems with different Rx solution options.
  • Work closely with the quality, test engineering, 3rd party vendor, and technical operations teams to transition Rx solutions into mass production.
  • Distill product-level requirements and user insight to Rx solution design and requirements.
  • Create and maintain engineering specifications.
  • Specify key performance indicators, test methods, and test requirements for prescription components and sub-systems.
  • Work closely with domestic and international vendors.
  • Up to 20% domestic and international travel.
Desired Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Vision Science or a related technical discipline.
  • Doctor of Optometry (OD) degree from an accredited optometry school.
  • Experience in at least one of the following optical software design packages: Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, or ASAP.
  • Experience in designing and tolerancing both sequential and non-sequential optical systems.
  • Experience in one of the following: Image quality evaluation, Stray light molding and analysis, Camera module or lens testing and characterization, Imaging optics design and manufacturing, Illumination optics design and manufacturing, Display/backlight design and development, Polarization, Visual Optics, or Optical testing and metrology.
  • Experience working with cross-functional teams to manage the risk portfolio at different stages of product development.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.

Meta Platforms Inc. focuses on social media, communication tools, and virtual reality. It operates popular platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, allowing users to connect, share content, and engage in communities. The Oculus division provides virtual reality hardware and experiences. Meta's primary revenue comes from advertising, offering businesses tools to target specific audiences using insights from its large user base. This advertising service is scalable and allows for tailored audience segmentation. Additionally, Meta explores revenue through virtual reality product sales and the metaverse, where it looks to monetize virtual goods and services. The company also invests in artificial intelligence and augmented reality to enhance its offerings, aiming to combine user engagement with advanced marketing tools.

Company Stage

IPO

Total Funding

$2.2B

Headquarters

Menlo Park, California

Founded

2004

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

8%

1 year growth

10%

2 year growth

3%
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Benefits

Stock Options

Company Equity

Mental Health Support

Flexible Work Hours