Job Description

Optical Scientist

At Facebook Reality Labs Research, 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 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.

• Develop novel concepts and technologies for Near-Eye Displays (NEDs) and sensors
• Explore the co-design space between display, optics, and sensors. Implement proof-of-concept hardware prototypes that redefine the state-of-the-art in AR/MR
• 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

• PhD or MS in Optical Sciences, Physics, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or related
• General knowledge of optics including imaging, illumination, radiometry and colorimetry, physical and geometric optics, and polarization
• 3+ years of experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and Mathematica)
• 3+ years of experience with optics technologies with one or more of the following: physical optics, computational optics, holography, display optics, geometrical optics, imaging, illumination, stray light analysis, radiometry and photometry
• Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional environment with minimal direction

• Experience with diffractive optics, holography, or computational optics
• Knowledge of one or more optical modeling tools (eg. Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED, Lumerical, or COMSOL)
• Experience with display and sensing components, such as near-eye displays and tracking cameras
• Proven track record in developing complex optical systems, such as hands-on prototyping of bench-top optomechanical components
• Proven track record of achieving results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at workshops or conferences (eg. OSA, SPIE, SIGGRAPH, COSI, and SID)

Oculus 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, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.

Oculus 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 [email protected] .