Research Scientist, Optical Device Modeling

At Meta Reality Labs, we are developing the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products and this team focuses on developing display and optics technologies for Meta products. Their mission is to create see-through display systems that seamlessly blend the real and virtual realms. This involves designing the architecture and all display sub-systems for AR glasses based on leading technologies developed by Meta's teams. We work on creating advanced display technologies that are essential for AR and VR systems while having sub-teams who connect bits, electrons, photons, and experience for display products across wearables and the metaverse while focusing on display silicon architecture, applied perception studies, image quality, and defining the roadmap and long-term platform development strategy. Within XDO we also aim to develop and implement test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support the creation of transparent display systems. Join a team that is pushing the boundaries of display technology for AR wearable devices. As part of the Display and Optics organization in Reality Labs, you will be responsible for the research and development of core optical modules for future products. This is an opportunity to be part of a team of some of the best engineers, scientists, and leaders working at the forefront of display technology. The focus of this position is on optical design of complex devices, coming up with and evaluating new device architectures, working with cross-functional partners to develop prototypes, and helping to define the hardware roadmap of AR displays.

• Design and develop optical modules for future near-eye displays
• Build predictive optical models, validate designs and models with metrology data to close the loop between simulations and measurements
• Support design validation, lab characterization, and failure analysis of optical modules and systems
• Develop custom simulation workflows for automating the design and optimization of optical devices
• Lead the development of multiphysics simulation and analysis tools for system-level modeling of AR displays
• Research and development of emerging concepts in display, illumination, and imaging-optics technology domains

• Currently has, or is in the process of obtaining a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, relevant technical field, or equivalent practical experience. Degree must be completed prior to joining Meta
• PhD degree in the field of Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline
• 6+ years of work and/or research experience with one or more of the following optics domains: nanophotonics, imaging optics, lens design, illumination, radiometry and photometry, geometric or physical optics, projector design
• Experience using scripting languages and data analysis tools such as Python, JMP, or MATLAB
• Experience working with optical design software such as Meep, Lumerical, LightTools, Zemax, Code V, FRED, or similar

• Experience developing electromagnetic simulation tools for photonics applications
• Experience with display technologies such as LEDs and OLEDs
• Experience in developing optical modules or systems in multidisciplinary environments, including setting specifications, determining test methods, and overall module and system integration
• Experience with optical metrology and characterization techniques
• Process development and failure analysis experience for optical components and modules such as cameras, sensors, or illumination/projector systems
• Experience with multiple full life-cycle product launches