Nanophotonics Engineer

Responsibilities

• Use in-house optical design tools and techniques for development of new displays for augmented reality (AR)
• Support the development of novel optical design software to enable efficient analysis of advanced optical systems
• Contribute to the development of new AR waveguide designs suitable for high volume production at low cost
• Develop new optical structures and architectures to enhance the performance of our AR waveguides
• Incorporate data from physical measurements of nanostructures into models (from SEM, AFM etc)
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams bring up new AR waveguide designs for manufacture
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
• Experience in physics based design and optimisation
• Experience using python for computation and optimisation
• Experience using scripting to interface with in-house or commercial simulation tools
• Good organisation and planning skills suitable for high risk R&D projects
• Adaptable to deliverables on short timescales
• Strong verbal / written communication and reasoning skills
• Flexible and collaborative attitude appropriate for a dynamic R&D environment

Requirements

• PhD in mathematics, physics or engineering or 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Working knowledge of physical/diffractive optics modelling (FDTD, RCWA/FMM etc)
• Working knowledge of optical raytracing algorithms
• Working knowledge of polarisation analysis, including Jones calculus and related techniques
• Experience contributing to collaborative codebases using Git.
• Experience with using AI coding tools efficiently
• Background knowledge in optics including imaging, illumination, geometric optics, radiometry and photometry
• Background knowledge in optical metrology techniques
• Background knowledge in the manufacture of diffractive or nanophotonics optical devices such as nanophotonics mastering, replication by nanoimprint lithography or photolithography, and optical coatings
• We offer a competitive salary range 77,000 - 96,000 which is commensurate with your qualifications and experience and the level of this role. This position is eligible for equity in the form of RSUs. Our compensation philosophy is designed to attract and retain top talent in the industry.
• If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please don't be shy and provide us some information .

Benefits

Additional Information

Snap Inc is a technology company. We believe the camera presents the greatest opportunity to improve the way people live and communicate. Snap contributes to human progress by empowering people to express themselves, live in the moment, learn about the world, and have fun together. The Company's three core products are Snapchat , a visual messaging app that enhances your relationships with friends, family, and the world; Lens Studio , an augmented reality platform that powers AR across Snapchat and other services; and its AR glasses, Spectacles . Spectacles is home to our hardware products with a world-class research & development team. We are focused on pushing the boundaries of what a camera can be, specifically overlaying computing on the real world. Next Generation Spectacles are our first pair of glasses that bring augmented reality to life. We're looking for a Nanophotonics Engineer/Scientist to join the Spectacles team at Snap Inc. !

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