Job Title:

Optical Engineer III Location:

Redmond (Can work 5 days/wk in office or hybrid schedule, but must be in office at least every Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)

Duration:

12 Months (possibility to extend dependent on performance & business needs) Story Behind the Need -

Business Group & Key Projects:

Key Projects/Day-to-Day Responsibilities:

Summary:

In this role, you will collaborate with a team of scientists and engineers to predict and improve system-level performance of novel products and prototypes. Using internally developed simulation tools—including an existing display emulation codebase in MATLAB—you will analyze results to directly enhance product and prototype performance while improving the codebase's maintainability, efficiency, and capabilities.

Job Responsibilities:

Code refactoring in IQToolbox. Use simulation tools to model end-to-end performance of display systems Report analysis of these simulations to establish specifications for these display systems and ensure a successful product Collaborate with the larger research team to explore concepts and drive system performance to create compelling experiences

Must-Have Skills:

Deep proficiency in MATLAB Signal and image processing knowledge, Experience with source control Strong software development skills Experience with

Python Nice-to-have Skills:

Signal/Image processing Mathematical modeling and simulation Color science Knowledge of display technologies ( LED, OLED, LCD, LCOS, DMD) or display pipeline architecture Familiarity with display metrology/calibration, image quality metrics, or human perception Prior Meta experience preferred but not required

Years of Experience:

5+ years of professional software engineering experience.

Degrees/Certifications Required:

BS in Engineering, Physics, Optics, Computer Science, Color Science, Electrical Engineering or equivalent Are there any types of candidate profiles or skills that may not be the right fit for this team?

Difficulties:

There is a steep learning curve in becoming familiar with the code base and what it does. What makes this role attractive to top talent, and what unique value does it offer to the ideal candidate? Work on emulating cutting edge AR products that are under development Gain experience in imaging system modeling