Meta

The Reality Labs (RL) team at Meta is helping more people around the world come together and connect through world-class Augmented/Virtual Reality (AR/VR) hardware and software. With global departments dedicated to AR/VR research, computer vision, haptics, social interaction, and more, RL is committed to driving the state of the art forward through relentless innovation. The potential of AR/VR to change the world is immense and we're just getting started. Our Technology Engineering for Devices (TED) team explores, develops, and delivers new cutting-edge technologies that serve as the foundation of current and future Oculus products. From mixed reality and human interaction to natural inputs and beyond, TED is focused on transforming new technologies from early concept to product by iterating, prototyping, and realizing the human value and new experiences these technologies enable. The Depth HW team within TED develops high-performance depth solutions for RL's AR/VR products. This multidisciplinary group brings research to life by realizing state of the art custom modules including ASIC, lasers, optics, sensors, firmware etc. Depth HW team is looking for a Camera and Depth Optical Validation Engineer to focus on end-to-end ownership of the mass production level functionality testers for laser based optical modules from initial design to delivery to the contract manufacturer. This role includes working with many cross-functional partners, internal and external, to drive development, deployment and sustaining support for production-level test systems, including ensuring software and hardware functionality.

Camera and Depth Optical Validation Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop testing methodology for optical sensors, modules
• Source, qualify and drive appropriate vendors for testers development and delivery for mass production and R&D
• Maintain documentation for testers bring-up, validation, GRR and standard operating procedures
• Test optical modules and components, manage test data and results, report and present outcomes
• Build and maintain optical component and optical sensor module functional performance testers and test stations for internal R&D lab analysis and validation purposes
• Perform measurements and analysis of the test data to resolve cross-functional problems
• Architect and design first of their kind instrumentation to measure the optical properties of optical component, camera or depth system

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or related fields or equivalent relevant experience.
• 5+ years experience working in the industry of optical sensing and camera technology with experience related to validation and testing.
• Fundamental understanding of optical testing and optical technology, including building hardware for R&D and production in volume.
• Experience working with statistical analysis, data visualization and measurement system analysis tools such as JMP, MATLAB and Python.
• Knowledge of production process controls and process capability.
• Experience working with equipment suppliers and managing contract manufacturing vendors offshore.
• Knowledge of standard procedures in creating SOWs, delivery and support of the test equipment at contract manufacturers.
• Effective communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD or Masters Degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or related fields or equivalent relevant experience.
• Solid experience coding in Python.
• Experience scripting and prototyping image analysis algorithms in MATLAB or Python.
• Experience in test automation (instrument control and data collection) using LabView, MATLAB or Python. Experience scripting and prototyping image analysis algorithms in MATLAB or Python.
• Knowledge of systems interactions that include multiple engineering disciplines such as electrical, mechanical and optical.
• Exposure to laser and laser safety testing.
• Experience in opto-mechanical design and simulation using SolidWorks, NX or other CAD tools, Zemax, Code V, LightTools, FRED or other optical design/simulation tools.
• Experience in computer vision metrics and techniques.

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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.

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$129,000/year to $200,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

Individual pay is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base salary, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.