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GoPro · 6 days ago
Staff Optical Engineer
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$152K/yr - $205K/yr
8+ years exp
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Responsibilities
Own all aspects of a new lens design, innovation, qualification, release to production, manufacturing bring-up and sustaining support
Define and simulate detailed optical requirements based on future product needs
Analyze lens prescriptions and provide design guidance to vendors to ensure specifications are met (optical performance, stray light analysis, tolerance analysis, manufacturability)
Supervise prototype and production lens testing to validate performance meets GoPro’s specifications
Develop and manage internal processes and procedures to streamline design efforts, optimize testing and encourage innovation
Manage relationships with lens vendors to ensure performance requirements, schedule and budget are met
Collaborate cross-functionally with product definition, camera design, quality, operations, vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure product excellence and consistency
Create new solutions and develop new technologies in optics to continually innovate and disrupt consumer digital imaging systems
Qualification
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Required
B.S. or M.S. in optical engineering or equivalent
8+ years of experience in lens, optical system design and production environment
Expertise in Zemax or Code V
Industry experience in lens manufacturing
Expertise and experience in lens design for digital cameras, automotive, security or mobile
Experience in performing optical system design trade studies and simulations
Strong knowledge of, and experience in, specifying lens design and performance parameters
Preferred
Stray light analysis (Fred or LightTools) a plus
Experience in testing and characterizing lens performance
System level imaging system analysis
Familiarity with a camera image pipeline and its relationship to lens performance
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance – premiums are 100% paid for employees, 90% paid for dependents
Life insurance and disability benefits
Generous time off policy
12 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options
Discounted employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
Wellness programs including 1:1 Coaching, 1:1 Therapy sessions, and mental health resources
Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
Flexible work arrangements
Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. LinkedIn Learning, technology trainings, certifications, Peer-to-Peer learning, conferences and more
Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation + volunteer events)
Company
GoPro
GoPro is a brand of personal cameras used in extreme action video photography.
501-1,000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
Trends of Total Sponsorships
2023 (16)
2022 (12)
2021 (12)
2020 (25)
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$288.2MKey Investors
FIH MobileRiverwood Capital
2014-07-03IPO· nasdaq:GPRO
2012-12-20Private Equity· $200M
2011-05-05Series A· $88M
Leadership Team
Stephen Baumer
CTO
Brian McGee
EVP, COO & CFO
Recent News
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