Optical Engineer for AR Display Platform

6 days ago

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Snap Inc. Full time

About Snap Inc.

Snap Inc. is a technology company that believes the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. We contribute to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together.

Our Products

We have three core products: Snap, an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and our AR glasses, which bring augmented reality to life.

About the Role

We're looking for an AR Optical Development Engineer to join the Optical Engine Delivery Team at Snap Inc. The Optical Engine (OE) Delivery Team is responsible for the engineering, characterization, and manufacture of Snap's AR display platform.

Responsibilities

  • Help transfer designs and processes to contract manufacturers and manufacturing partners.
  • Understand optical experimental methodology and have experience in an optical laboratory environment.
  • Analyze incoming process data from the manufacturer and provide support with failure analysis.
  • Support process development, including validating process development and conducting root cause analysis.

Requirements

  • Good optical engineering experience with a focus on manufacturing and processes.
  • Ability to work in a dynamic environment with fast-changing needs and priorities.
  • Prototyping and analysis of opto-mechanical designs.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in optical engineering or a PhD in physics, optics, or engineering.
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes.
  • Experience with mechanical design and rapid prototyping of jigs and fixtures.
  • Experience in display testing and image quality evaluation.
  • Experience in colorimetry and radiometry.
  • Experience in AR/VR systems.
  • Experience with micro displays.
  • Understanding of polarizing optics.
  • Understanding of diffractive optics.
  • Software experience, such as Python or LabView.

Benefits

Snap Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding, age, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Our Culture

We believe that having a team of diverse backgrounds and voices working together will enable us to create innovative products that improve the way people live and communicate. We practice a 'default together' approach and expect our team members to work in an office 4+ days per week.

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