ByteDance · 1 day ago
Optical Engineer Graduate (Pico) - 2026 Start (PhD)
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$119K/yr - $220K/yr
1+ years expByteDance is a world-renowned VR/AR brand leading in consumer electronics and R&D. They are seeking creative and passionate optical engineer graduates to develop display optics systems for AR/VR applications and collaborate with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Develop display optics systems for AR/VR applications
Develop optical design and simulation software for AR/VR display optics systems
Build innovative display optics system prototypes
Develop optical system prototypes (bench-top and head-mounted) to inform design and manufacturing decisions
Work closely across optics, mechanics, perceptual scientists, and other cross-functional teams to define, develop, simulate, and realize a variety of optical systems
Communicate design and development progress across collaboration teams
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. student or postdoc in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience in at least one of the following: Imaging optics design, ray-tracking algorithm, electromagnetic simulation, stray light molding and analysis, image quality evaluation, polarization, visual optics, or optical testing and metrology
Knowledge and experience in programming languages such as Python, C++
Preferred
1+ years of relevant research or industry experience (including internships or academic projects)
Exposure to fast-paced or startup-like environments (e.g., through collaborative research, internships, or product development)
Experience in at least one of the following: Image quality evaluation, Stray light molding and analysis, Camera module or lens testing and characterization, Imaging optics design and manufacturing, Illumination optics design and manufacturing, Display/backlight design and development, Polarization, Visual Optics, or Optical testing and metrology
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) savings plan with company match
Paid parental leave
Short-term and long-term disability coverage
Life insurance
Wellbeing benefits
10 paid holidays per year
10 paid sick days per year
17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure)
Company
ByteDance
ByteDance is a technology company that develops content creation platforms and services.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
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$9.8BKey Investors
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Leadership Team
Jochen Bischoff
Head of Global Business Solutions - Africa
Matty Lin
General Manager, Global Business Solutions, KR
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