Research Scientist Intern, Optical System Design (phd)

Research Scientist Intern, Optical System Design (PhD)

Meta Reality Labs brings together a world-class team to create the future of virtual and augmented reality. We are developing all the technologies needed to enable breakthrough AR glasses and VR headsets. Our internships are twelve (12) to twenty-four (24) weeks long and we have various start dates throughout the year.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners including communicating research plans, progress, and results.

Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development.

Develop next generation AR/VR displays with an emphasis on advanced simulations and prototyping to prove new concepts and understand the perceptual impact of those concepts.

Collaborate with larger Meta Reality Labs Research team to explore novel solution space for AR/VR devices.

Explore the application of at least one of the following: geometrical optics, diffraction optics, polarization optics, illumination, optical system design.

This position will have an emphasis of advanced simulations and prototyping to prove new concepts and the perceptual impact of those concepts.

Minimum Qualifications

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Opto-Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computational Imaging or relevant technical field.

Must obtain work authorization in country of employment at the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.

2+ years experience in at least one of the following areas of optical research: geometry optics, aberration theory, optical system prototyping.

2+ years experience with lens design in optical design programs such as Zemax OpticStudio, Code V or similar.

2+ years experience with scientific programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, Python, and Mathematica).

Intent to return to degree program after the completion of the internship/co-op.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment.

Experience in freeform optics.

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences.

2+ years of experience in system-level prototyping work, including hands-on prototyping of bench-top optical components.

Proven track record of achieving significant results as demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, as well as first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences such as JOSA, SPIE, OSA, IEEE, CLEO, or similar.

$7,313/month to $12,134/month + 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.