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Research Scientist, Optical Systems

Meta· Hardware
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Redmond, WA$122k - $181kFull-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Meta Reality Labs is seeking a Research Scientist to advance optical systems research for next-generation AR devices, focusing on waveguide fabrication, nanofabrication, and process development. Role involves intersection of nanofabrication, materials science, and optical engineering to support AR glasses and displays, with responsibilities spanning technique development, fabrication, metrology, collaboration, documentation, and tech transfer.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and optimize techniques and processes for the fabrication of diffraction gratings and light guides on organic substrates
  • Perform nanostructure patterning using e-beam lithography, stepper lithography, and nanoimprint lithography techniques
  • Develop and characterize dry etch and wet etch processes for precision waveguide fabrication
  • Deposit dielectric thin films using sputtering, atomic layer deposition (ALD), and e-beam evaporation techniques
  • Perform metrology and characterization using AFM, SEM, optical profilometry, and spectroscopic methods
  • Collaborate with optical designers, materials scientists, and integration teams to translate design requirements into manufacturing processes
  • Document, develop standard operating procedures, and contribute to IP generation
  • Identify and troubleshoot yield-limiting defects and process excursions
  • Support technology transfer from R&D to pilot-scale and high-volume manufacturing

Qualifications

  • PhD in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Chemical Engineering, Materials Science, Physics, or related field
  • Hands-on experience with nanofabrication techniques, including E-beam lithography, optical steppers, and dry/plasma etching
  • Experience with thin-film deposition methods (sputtering, ALD, or e-beam evaporation)
  • Proficiency with metrology tools such as AFM, SEM, and optical characterization systems
  • Demonstrated experience in developing and optimizing fabrication processes from development through qualification

Skills

Required:E-beam lithographyoptical steppersdry/plasma etchingthin-film depositionmetrology tools

Benefits

  • Benefits information referenced in posting (see company benefits page)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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