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SalaryThe Eye and Face Tracking Team is looking for a creative Optical Systems engineer to define and execute on the technical direction for our next generation Eye and Face Tracking Hardware for Meta products. You can handle a high degree of ambiguity and align the team on product definition and the right engineering tradeoffs. You will work cross-functionally with algorithm, electrical, mechanical, display, optics, sensor, and other teams to ensure the performance and realization of optical products. You are sought as a technical mentor, who makes the team more effective by bringing in best practices, identifying & removing bottlenecks, mentoring team members, as well as avoiding common pitfalls. Other engineers and managers look to you for your experience and expertise in the product development process.
Lead Optical Systems Architect forEye and Face Tracking Responsibilities:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Lead Optical Systems Architect forEye and Face Tracking Responsibilities:
- Change the landscape of capabilities of AR and VR.
- Identify new concepts and system architectures to develop innovative processes that improve performance and system cost.
- Work closely across the algorithm, optics, display, mechanical, and other cross-functional engineering teams to define, develop, realize, and simulate a variety of Optical Systems.
- Work closely with the quality, test engineering, and technical operations teams to transition architected systems into mass production.
- Distill product-level requirements to optical system design and requirements.
- Perform requirement flow down and budgeting to various subsystems.
- Create and maintain engineering specifications.
- Specify key performance indicators, test methods, and test requirements for components and systems.
- Work closely with domestic and international vendors.
- Up to 25% domestic and or international travel.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, a related technical discipline or equivalent industry experience.
- 7+ years of industry experience in Optical Systems engineering.
- Experience in at least one of the following: Image quality evaluation, Stray light modeling 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.
- Experience in cross-functional product development.
- Experience working with uncertainty and directing XFN teams to manage the risk portfolio at different stages of product development.
- Experience communicating and collaborating in a cross-functional team environment.
- Experience using both logical and creative thinking to solve problems.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
- 10+ years of industry experience in Optical Systems engineering.
- Experience in eye tracking, computer vision algorithms, or similar technologies.
- Experience working in a fast-paced startup environment.
About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.
