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A new paradigm of computing Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, dev...

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Staff Optical Engineer Waveguide Design Analysis

Magic Leap Remote, US

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$170k - $200k · Senior Full-time Posted 29 days ago 4 min read

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics, display systems, platforms, devices services, prototyping and manufacturing capabilities. We are known for our unmatched optics stack and have developed ultra-lightweight waveguides and display systems that advance what is possible in AR. With more than a decade of experience in AR innovation, we have made groundbreaking advancements in text legibility, color fidelity and rich digital content visuals while continually expanding the field of view to create engaging, immersive AR experiences.

Magic Leap could be your place if you want to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered and trusted to make an impact. At Magic Leap, you can explore innovative solutions and use your talents to solve real-world problems. Working alongside industry experts, you can grow your skills while helping make our technology available to millions of people as a partner in the mixed reality (XR) ecosystem. We know that successful change and progress accelerates diverse perspectives. As we shape our future, everyone's voice matters. Together, we can reimagine the world of work and, with our bold partners, make the impossible possible.

The opportunity

As a Staff Optical Engineer within the Waveguide Analysis & Root-cause Physics (WARP) team, you will have the opportunity to contribute to the deep understanding of waveguide design, fabrication, and metrology, and ultimately contribute to building and delivering the best AR displays on the market. The WARP team bridges front-end design with analysis of manufactured waveguides to understand and mitigate data discrepancies, and ultimately increase production yield. Lessons learned by the WARP Team are essential to improving the waveguide optimization process and moving production into higher volumes for the wider adoption of comfortable, affordable, high-performing AR displays. As a member of the WARP team you will be directly contributing to the advancement of AR displays that have the potential of being worn by millions of users.

What you'll do

Work on a cross-functional team bridging design, fabrication, and metrology aimed at understanding and mitigating discrepancies between simulated and real-world waveguide behavior
Develop pipelines for analyzing large simulation and experimental datasets describing waveguide structure, properties, and key performance indicators
Develop robust optimization algorithms that automate the inclusion of manufacturing tolerances into the waveguide design process
Contribute to delivering the highest performing and lowest cost waveguides in the AR industry

The experience you bring

8+ years of professional experience in scientific research, engineering design, and/or data analysis
Masters Degree in optics, photonics, physics, or electrical engineering
Deep understanding of fundamental physics and engineering processes
Experience with electromagnetic modeling techniques, including but not limited to ray tracing, RCWA, FDTD, and FEM
Experience with data analysis techniques, including but not limited to sensitivity analysis, Monte Carlo analysis, and machine learning pipelines
Excellent programming skills in a collaborative environment, particularly with Python and GitLab
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

It's exciting if you also have

Ph.D. in optics, photonics, physics, or electrical engineering
Experience with the design, fabrication, and/or characterization of diffractive gratings, including but not limited to surface relief gratings, polarization volume gratings, and volume holographic gratings
Experience with the design, fabrication, and/or characterization of waveguides for AR displays, including but not limited to diffractive waveguides and reflective waveguides
Experience with machine learning techniques that leverage large data sets for the improvement of engineering design and fabrication processes
Experience with global optimization techniques over large parameter spaces
Familiarity with process engineering and nanoscale manufacturing
Experience with material and optical characterization techniques, including but not limited to ellipsometry, scatterometry, AFM, SEM
Experience developing Python applications for distribution
Experience with C++ programming

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.

Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.

All legitimate Magic Leap email communications will end with "@magicleap.com". Please carefully review all emails you receive, to ensure you only engage with legitimate representatives of Magic Leap. For the protection of your Personal Information, do not click any links, open any attachments, or further engage with any suspicious communications. In the event you receive an unexpected or suspicious communication claiming to come from Magic Leap, please reach out directly to TalentAcquisition@magicleap.com for assistance.

Accommodations

If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.

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