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Staff Optical Engineer, Waveguide Design - Remote

Posted 6 days ago
Software Development
Full Time
USA
$170,000 - $200,000 USD/year

Overview

A new paradigm of computing

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings.

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 and amplify human potential at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds. We know that successful change and progress accelerate 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 Staff Optical Engineer will be responsible for the design of custom waveguides for Mixed Reality devices. A key emphasis on this role will be cross-functional contributions with several partner teams including waveguide manufacturing, waveguide materials, optical systems engineering, and metrology. The ideal candidate will be equally comfortable in both an optical design role and a software engineering role.

In Short

  • Serve as a key member of a newly established, lab-based experimental team focused on bridging the gap between nano-metrology and device-level optical performance.
  • Design and conduct targeted optical experiments to probe the relationship between nanostructure fabrication and macroscopic waveguide performance.
  • Develop and refine custom experimental setups to systematically characterize waveguide prototypes, test coupons, and eyepieces.
  • Utilize and build upon optical metrology techniques to extract high-fidelity data on diffractive and polarization effects, optical efficiency, and stray light behavior.
  • Work closely with fabrication, metrology, and optical design teams to create feedback loops that enhance understanding of waveguide physics and improve manufacturing processes.
  • Analyze experimental results using custom and commercial software tools, to provide deep insights into the performance of novel optical architectures.
  • Propose and implement new measurement methodologies to overcome existing limitations in optical characterization.
  • Communicate findings effectively through technical reports, presentations, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.

Requirements

  • 8+ years of experience in software development, with a strong focus on scientific computing, numerical methods, and algorithm development.
  • Expert-level proficiency in Python, including experience with numerical computing libraries (NumPy, SciPy, pandas, etc.).
  • Strong background in computational modeling, numerical optimization, and high-performance computing.
  • Strong comfort level with scientific programming and working with large datasets.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a focus on developing efficient and scalable software solutions.
  • Experience developing software tools for optical, physics-based, or engineering applications.
  • Experience integrating commercial optical design and simulation software (such as RCWA, FDTD, BPM, Lumerical, Zemax, COMSOL, etc.) into custom workflows.
  • Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and discretionary bonus.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Collaborative and innovative work environment.
  • Work on cutting-edge augmented reality technology.
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Magic Leap

Magic Leap, Inc. is an innovative technology company focused on augmented reality and spatial computing. The company is dedicated to creating advanced hardware and software solutions that enhance human experiences through immersive technology. With a commitment to pushing the boundaries of what is possible, Magic Leap aims to transform how people interact with digital content in the real world. The organization values diversity and inclusion, fostering a collaborative environment where employees can thrive and contribute to groundbreaking projects.

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