**Summary:** We're seeking an experienced Optical Engineer to join our Reality Labs team, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of AR display and imaging systems. As a key member of our team, you'll explore innovative architectures and design spaces for AR optical systems, develop and analyze system components, and drive detailed system-level analysis.In this role, you will be part of a dynamic environment where you are will consistently switch between high-level thinking and meticulous attention to detail to mature our architectures and designs. **Required Skills:** Optical Engineer Responsibilities: 1. Explore architectures and design spaces for AR optical systems through design and prototyping using novel and conventional techniques and components 2. Develop and analyze system and subsystem components that are specified to meet the needs of advanced AR products 3. Perform detailed system level analysis such as optical modeling, tolerancing, and estimating size, weight, and power to predict system performance 4. Work closely with external vendors and the internal mass production team, to drive mature optical systems towards productization 5. Contribute to the process of design releases, prototyping and creation of RFQ, ERS documentation 6. Collaborate with internal research teams for adoption of mature technologies **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 7. Masters degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optics, Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Sciences or a similar field 8. 5+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems 9. 5+ years of experience with optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry 10. Experience maturing optical systems from proof-of-concept to early low volume prototypes or taking your own design into production 11. Knowledge of optical design, modeling methods, and tools for imaging and illumination systems as well as tolerance analysis 12. Experience working without direction and managing virtual teams to bring together an entire system from concept to pre-mass production maturity 13. Experience delivering complex systems and bringing products from concept to mass production 14. Experience working, communicating, and collaborating in a cross-functional environment 15. Experience with Code V, Zemax, MATLAB, Python or C++ programming 16. Experience with programming, software development and production **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 17. PhD degree or equivalent experience in the field of Optical Sciences, Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a similar field 18. Working knowledge of human visual systems and ophthalmic optics, and familiarity with ophthalmic lens standards 19. 10+ years of experience in applied research and/or product development of optics or photonic systems 20. 10+ years of experience with optical systems requiring any combination of the following: imaging, illumination, physical optics, stray light analysis, radiometry, photometry 21. Knowledge of mass production of optical components and systems 22. Experience with full design chain: first order layout, design, material selection, opto-mechanical interaction, tolerancing, thermal control, supplier selection, supplier management, test and manufacturing evaluation 23. Experience in opto-mechanical design tools such as Ansys, Solidworks, NX 24. Experience in non-sequential ray tracing tools such as FRED or LightTools **Public Compensation:** $139,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** 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.