[Hiring] Principal Optical Engineer, Waveguide Design @Magic Leap
Mar 11, 2025 - Magic Leap is hiring a remote Principal Optical Engineer, Waveguide Design. 💸 Salary: $170,000 - $230,000 usd. 📍Location: USA.
Role Description
As a Principal Optical Engineer on the Waveguide Design Team, you will play a pivotal role in defining and driving the next generation of waveguide architectures for Augmented Reality (AR) displays.
- Lead the development, refinement, and validation of innovative waveguide designs, leveraging custom in-house software.
- Develop novel computational methods and tools to enhance modeling, simulation, and design workflows.
- Drive cross-functional collaboration, working closely with fabrication, materials research, metrology, and systems teams to ensure a seamless integration of waveguide designs into AR display systems.
- Identify and solve critical challenges in diffractive optics, polarization control, and nano-fabrication, pushing the boundaries of waveguide technology.
- Guide and influence strategic technical roadmaps, contributing to long-term innovation and product development.
- Present findings, technical insights, and recommendations to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
Qualifications
- 10+ years of experience in waveguide optics, diffractive optics, or a closely related field, with a proven track record of delivering high-impact solutions in AR/VR, optical displays, or photonics.
- Expert knowledge of diffractive optics and polarization optics, with hands-on experience in both design and fabrication.
- Demonstrated leadership in complex optical system development, including mentoring junior engineers and driving technical initiatives.
- Extensive experience in Python for scientific computing, optical modeling, and tool development.
- Deep understanding of nano-patterning and replication techniques, including optical lithography, interference lithography, nano-imprint, and etching.
- Advanced proficiency in diffractive optics modeling tools such as S4, MEEP, Lumerical, COMSOL, or other electromagnetic simulation packages.
- Strong analytical problem-solving skills, with a focus on innovation and delivering practical solutions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multidisciplinary teams and effectively convey complex technical concepts.
Requirements
- Experience with imaging optics and display optics.
- Hands-on experience in a nano fabrication cleanroom.
- Experience in optical metrology and measurement techniques.
- Background in materials research related to diffractive optics.
- Familiarity with color science and its application to display technology.
- Experience working on Augmented Reality / Mixed Reality display systems.
- Experience leading or contributing to software development projects in a collaborative team environment.
Benefits
- Discretionary bonus
- Equity
- Fully comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential according to Equal Employment Opportunities guidelines.
If you need an accommodation during the application, interviewing, or hiring process, you may request an accommodation by emailing ApplicantAccommodation@magicleap.com. Magic Leap will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.
Please note that we do not accept any application documents via (e-)mail. Furthermore, we do not accept applications from recruitment agencies for this role.
All legitimate Magic Leap email communications will end with "@magicleap.com". Please carefully review all emails you receive, to ensure you only engage with legitimate representatives of Magic Leap. For the protection of your Personal Information, do not click any links, open any attachments, or further engage with any suspicious communications. In the event you receive an unexpected or suspicious communication claiming to come from Magic Leap, please reach out directly to TalentAcquisition@magicleap.com for assistance.
Our salary ranges are determined by role, level and location. US Base Salary Range: $170,000 — $230,000 USD.
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