Research Scientist Intern, Optical System Design (PhD)
About The Position
Meta Reality Labs develops technologies for augmented and virtual reality, including optics and displays, computer vision, audio, graphics, interaction, tracking, perception science, and telepresence. The internship lasts 12 to 24 weeks, with various start dates throughout the year. The Research Scientist Intern will help develop next-generation AR/VR displays, emphasizing advanced simulations and prototyping to test concepts and understand their perceptual impact. The role explores optical solutions for AR/VR devices and contributes research that may be applied to Meta products.
Requirements
- Currently have or be in the process of obtaining a Ph.D. in Optical Science, Optical Engineering, Computer Graphics, Opto-Mechanics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computational Imaging, or a relevant technical field.
- Obtain work authorization in the country of employment by the time of hire and maintain ongoing work authorization during employment.
- Have 2+ years of experience in at least one area of optical research: physical optics, geometrical optics, aberration theory, optical system prototyping, light transport, or rendering.
- Have 2+ years of experience with scientific programming languages such as MATLAB, Python, or Mathematica.
Nice To Haves
- Experience developing GPU-accelerated simulation or rendering tools, such as CUDA, OptiX, compute shaders, or similar.
- Experience working and communicating cross-functionally in a team environment.
- A proven record of significant results demonstrated by grants, fellowships, patents, or first-authored publications at leading workshops or conferences.
- 2+ years of system-level prototyping experience, including hands-on prototyping of bench-top optical components.
- First-authored publications at leading venues such as JOSA, SPIE, OSA, IEEE, CLEO, or similar.
- Intent to return to a degree program after completing the internship or co-op.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with researchers and cross-functional partners, communicating research plans, progress, and results.
- Publish research results and contribute to research that can be applied to Meta product development.
- Develop next-generation AR/VR displays using advanced simulations and prototyping to test concepts and understand their perceptual impact.
- Collaborate with the Meta Reality Labs Research team to explore novel solution spaces for AR/VR devices.
- Explore at least one of the following areas: geometrical optics, diffraction optics, polarization optics, illumination, or optical system design.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Intern
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
