Research Scientist, Optical Systems

# Research Scientist, Optical Systems Redmond, WA+1 location

Hardware+ 2 more Apply nowMeta Reality Labs is seeking a Research Scientist, with experience in waveguide fabrication and process development, to advance optical systems research for next-generation augmented reality devices and advanced computing systems. In this role, you will work at the intersection of nanofabrication, materials science, and optical engineering — directly contributing to the hardware that will power Meta's AR glasses and displays.

This is a fundamental research role driving a long-term research roadmap to establish the feasibility of breakthrough optical technologies for future product generations.

---## Research Scientist, Optical Systems Responsibilities
* Develop and optimize techniques and processes for the fabrication of diffraction gratings and light guides on organic substrates
* Perform nanostructure patterning using e-beam lithography, stepper lithography, and nanoimprint lithography techniques
* Develop and characterize dry etch and wet etch processes for precision waveguide fabrication
* Deposit dielectric thin films using sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD), and e-beam evaporation techniques
* Perform metrology and characterization using AFM, SEM, optical profilometry, and spectroscopic methods
* Collaborate with optical designers, materials scientists, and integration teams to translate design requirements into manufacturing processes
* Document, develop standard operating procedures, and contribute to IP generation
* Identify and troubleshoot yield-limiting defects and process excursions
* Support technology transfer from R&D to pilot-scale and high-volume manufacturing