Optical Engineer, Optimisation
Optical Engineer, Optimisation
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Job Description
Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves live in the moment learn about the world and have fun together. The Companys three core products are Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world; Lens Studio an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses Spectacles.
Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life.
Were looking for an Optical Engineer/Scientist to join our Spectacles team at Snap Inc.!
What youll do:
Use in-house optical design tools and techniques for development of new displays for augmented reality (AR)
Support the development of novel optical design software to enable efficient analysis of advanced optical systems
Contribute to the development of new AR waveguide designs suitable for high volume production at low cost
Develop new optical structures and architectures to enhance the performance of our AR waveguides
Incorporate data from physical measurements of nanostructures into models (from SEM AFM etc)
Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams bring up new AR waveguide designs for manufacture
Create detailed design models and documentation
Knowledge Skills & Abilities:
Experience in physics based design and optimisation
Strong python skills for computation and optimisation (e.g. scipy scikit-optimize jax)
Experience using scripting to interface with in-house or commercial simulation tools (e.g. Lumerical MEEP)
Good organisation and planning skills suitable for high risk R&D projects
Adaptable to deliverables on short timescales
Strong verbal / written communication and reasoning skills
Flexible and team oriented can do attitude appropriate for a dynamic R&D environment
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters/PhD in Mathematics physics or Engineering
Relevant industry experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience contributing to codebases using Git.
Working knowledge of physical/diffractive optics modelling (FDTD RCWA/FMM etc)
Working knowledge of optical raytracing algorithms
Working knowledge of polarisation analysis including Jones calculus and related techniques
Background knowledge in optics including imaging illumination geometric optics radiometry and photometry
Background knowledge in optical metrology techniques
Background knowledge in the manufacture of diffractive or nanophotonics optical devices such as nanophotonics mastering replication by nanoimprint lithography or photolithography and optical coatings
We offer a competitive salary range 64000 - 80000 which is commensurate with your qualifications and experience and the level of this role. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Our compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please dont be shy and provide us some information.
Default Together Policy at Snap: At Snap Inc. we believe that being together in person helps us build our culture faster reinforce our values and serve our community customers and partners better through dynamic collaboration. To reflect this we practice a default together approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4 days per week.
At Snap we believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. Snap is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race religious creed color national origin ancestry physical disability mental disability medical condition genetic information marital status sex gender gender identity gender expression pregnancy childbirth and breastfeeding age sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other protected classification in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws. EOE including disability/vets.
Employment Type
Full-Time
