Optical Systems Engineer

We are seeking an Optical Systems Engineer to join our team. This role requires an experienced individual who can drive cross-functional teams, analyze large datasets, and contribute to the failure analysis of complex systems.

Optical Systems Engineer Responsibilities:

• Lead and coordinate cross-functional teams comprising members from broad technical backgrounds to deliver project objectives
• Design, develop, and optimize camera modules, ambient light sensing (ALS), and other optical sensing solutions for next-generation products
• Collaborate across functions to understand end-to-end product requirements and system constraints, and translate them into clear specifications at the component, module, and system levels
• Review and analyze large volumes of factory and production data to identify trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement
• Conduct and support failure analysis of complex systems, working closely with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
• Prepare technical reports, documentation, and presentations for both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Travel internationally about 10%, as needed, to vendors and manufacturing sites to support product development, troubleshooting, and quality assurance activities

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Optics, or a related engineering field
• Minimum 2 years of industrial experience in optical sensing, ambient light sensing, camera or depth module design, or related areas
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to review and interpret large datasets
• Experience with failure analysis and troubleshooting of complex systems
• 2+ years of experience with optical sensing technologies such as ambient light sensing (ALS)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with optical sensor integration in consumer electronics or automotive applications
• Experience with the product development cycle of high-volume consumer electronics
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, testing, and quality control in high-volume production environments for optical/depth sensing modules
• Familiarity with statistical analysis tools and data visualization software
• Familiarity with LED or VCSEL based illuminators

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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$111,000/year to $164,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits

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