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Meta · 1 day ago

Research Scientist Intern, Optical Engineering (PhD)

Redmond, WA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$7,313/mo - $12,134/mo

2+ years exp

Meta is a leading company in developing technologies that enhance connectivity and immersive experiences. They are seeking a Research Scientist Intern in Optical Engineering to collaborate on advanced AR/VR display technologies, focusing on simulations and prototyping to explore new concepts and their perceptual impact.

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Comp. & Benefits

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 the larger Meta Reality Labs Product team to explore novel solution space for AR/VR devices

Explore the application of at least one of the following: wave optics, polarization optics, geometrical optics

Explore the application of at least one of the following: illumination, stray light/ghost analysis of optical system, geometrical optics design

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

Qualification

Optical EngineeringOptical DesignOptical Simulation ToolsPythonMachine LearningCommunication SkillsTeam Collaboration

Required

Currently has or is in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or relevant technical field

2+ years experience in at least one of the following areas of optical research: optical design, photonic integrated circuits, holography, diffractive optics, computational electromagnetics/photonics

2+ years hands on experience with one of the following optical simulation tools: Zemax, CodeV, FRED, LightTools, or similar

Familiarity with Python, Matlab or equivalent programming languages

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

Preferred

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

Experience working and communicating cross functionally in a team environment

Experience with ophthalmic or medical optical design

Experience with machine learning, design automation, or reinforcement learning

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 CLEO, SPIE, and APS, etc