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Lead Optical Engineer

Job in Redmond, King County, Washington, 98052, USA
Listing for: Meta
Full Time position
Listed on 2025-11-26
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Engineering Design & Technologists, Robotics
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 170000 - 240000 USD Yearly USD 170000.00 240000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Summary

At Meta Reality Labs, we are developing the future of Wearables and Mixed Reality products. This team focuses on developing display and optics technologies for Meta products, creating see-through display systems that seamlessly blend the real and virtual realms. The role involves designing architecture and display sub-systems for wearable glasses, developing and implementing test, characterization, metrology, and data solutions to support transparent display systems.

We're seeking an experienced Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of wearable systems. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for wearable systems, develop and analyze system components, and drive detailed system-level analysis. In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs.

Required

Skills
  • Lead cross-functional teams in the design, development, and implementation of cutting-edge optical solutions for new optics architectures, utilizing innovative 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
  • Minimum Qualifications
  • 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 of Consumer Electronics
  • Experience and expertise in these areas: 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
  • Preferred Qualifications
  • Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
  • 10+ years of industry experience with 5+ years in a technical leadership or engineering management role
  • Experiences in Virtual Reality, Mixed Reality, and Augmented Reality industry
  • Public Compensation

    $170,000/year to $240,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

    Industry

    Internet

    Equal Opportunity

    Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment 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, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

    We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.

    Meta 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

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