Magic Leap · 2 months ago
Principal Nanofabrication Engineer
Austin, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$200K/yr - $220K/yr
10+ years expMagic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) technology, known for its advanced optics and display systems. As a Principal Nanofabrication Engineer, you will lead the development and optimization of nano-fabrication processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance optical performance metrics for next-generation waveguide products.
Augmented RealityComputer VisionConsumer ElectronicsGenerative AIVideoWearables
Responsibilities
Develop and optimize nanofabrication processes for nano-imprint mold creation
Contribute to eyepiece fabrication process development to enhance key optical performance metrics (KPIs) such as efficiency, uniformity, and user/world ratio
Transfer developed processes from R&D to manufacturing, ensuring scalability and reproducibility
Collaborate closely with the design, metrology, and cross-functional teams to exchange feedback, troubleshoot challenges, and drive innovation
Identify, evaluate, and implement new fabrication tools and equipment to enable advanced process capabilities at Magic Leap
Perform metrology and characterization tasks, including SEM imaging and optical measurements
Qualification
Required
10+ years of hands-on experience in nanofabrication
10+ years of experience working in an industrial or production environment, preferably in a clean room environment
Strong expertise in dry etching (RIE, ICP), ion beam milling/etching, and thin-film deposition (sputtering, evaporation, PECVD, ALD)
Proven experience in photolithography and/or electron-beam lithography
Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across multidisciplinary teams
Demonstrated project management and leadership skills
Strong data analysis, organization, and documentation abilities
Exceptional troubleshooting skills and a deep understanding of the underlying physics behind process issues
Preferred
Familiarity with nano-imprint lithography
Familiarity with SEM, ellipsometry, and AFM
Familiarity with JMP, JIRA, Smartsheet or equivalent
A strong background in optics or optical device fabrication
Experience with Python or other programming languages for data processing and automation
Benefits
Discretionary bonus
Fully comprehensive benefits package
Company
Magic Leap
Magic Leap is a proprietary wearable technology that enables users to interact with digital devices in a completely visually cinematic way.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$4.27BKey Investors
Public Investment FundNTT DoCoMoTemasek Holdings
2025-10-18Private Equity· $205M
2024-01-16Debt Financing· $590M
2021-10-11Series Unknown· $500M
Leadership Team
Brian Clark
Project Manager, Systems Architecture
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