Optical Engineer, Waveguide Experiments

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 Company operates Snapchat a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends family and the world and Specs Inc. a wholly-owned subsidiary dedicated to making computing more human in addition to Bitmoji Saturn and other digital services.

Specs Inc. is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Snap Inc. dedicated to making computing more human. The company develops Specs advanced eyewear that seamlessly integrates digital experiences into the physical world.

Specs Inc. also provides Lens Studio a full suite of advanced developer tools that powers immersive augmented reality experiences across Specs Snapchat and other services.

Were looking for an Optical Engineer to join our Waveguide Experiments team for a 12-month fixed-term contract at Snap Inc!

What youll do:

• Develop new experimental methods to deepen understanding of AR waveguide physics
• Build and apply models of optical and physical phenomena to interpret lab experiments
• Design build and automate optical setups
• Run experimental analysis of waveguides using both proprietary and commercial tools
• Perform root cause analysis of failures of waveguide displays
• Perform experiments on diffractive nanostructures to make improvements in correlation between measurements and predictions and help drive improvements in optical performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams on waveguide bring-up debugging and performance improvement

Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Strong theoretical foundation in optics and diffraction theory (including physical and geometric optics imaging radiometry photometry colorimetry statistics etc.)
• Solid understanding of polarization theory and experimental techniques
• Experience with interferometry and phase retrieval methods
• Strong scripting and data analysis skills in Python (or similar)
• Proficient in error analysis of experiments
• Experience working in an optical lab environment hands-on experience setting up and aligning optical systems (lasers fiber optics detectors cameras)
• Skilled in equipment automation and control
• Experience of nanoscale metrology for evaluating diffractive structures (SEM AFM)
• Strong planning and organisational skills for high-risk R&D projects
• Adaptable to rapid changes in project scope or timelines
• Clear communicator with strong reasoning and collaboration skills
• Flexible and team-oriented with a proactive problem-solving mindset appropriate for a dynamic R&D environment

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelors or Masters degree in Optical Engineering Physics Electrical Engineering or a related Engineering field.
• 3 years of hands-on research experience in optical metrology
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in Optical Engineering Physics or a related field
• Theoretical and experimental research experience in diffractive AR waveguides
• An understanding or background in the manufacture of diffractive or nanophotonics optical devices such as nanophotonics mastering replication by nanoimprint lithography or photolithography and optical coatings
• Experience with optical system design tools such as Zemax CodeV FRED ASAP
• Experience of using wave optical modelling tools such as Lumerical RSoft COMSOL MEEP

We offer a competitive salary range 93000 - 116000 which is commensurate with your qualifications and experience and the level of this role.

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