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Meta · 2 days ago

Lead Optical Engineer

Redmond, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff

$173K/yr - $245K/yr

8+ years exp

Meta is a company that builds technologies to help people connect and grow businesses. The Lead Optical Engineer will be responsible for leading cross-functional teams in the design and development of innovative optical solutions for wearable technology, while also influencing product roadmaps and managing collaborations with global vendors.

Computer Software

Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing novel 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

Qualification

Optical design softwareOptical system integrationOptical materialsCoatingsGeometrical opticsWave opticsPolarization opticsTechnical leadershipProject managementAnalytical skillsExperience in VR/ARCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsCritical thinking

Required

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 in consumer electronics or similar related field

Experience and expertise in these areas or similar related technologies: 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