Nanophotonics Engineer (AR)

TL;DR

Nanophotonics Engineer (AR): Developing advanced optical structures and architectures for next-generation augmented reality waveguides with an accent on nanophotonics design, simulation, and high-volume manufacturing. Focus on integrating physical measurements into optical models, optimizing waveguide performance, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to bring AR hardware to production.

Location: Must work in the Abingdon office 4+ days per week

Salary: $77,000–$96,000

Company

Snap Inc. is a technology company focused on improving the way people live and communicate through its core products, including hirify.global, Lens Studio, and Spectacles.

What you will do

• Develop new optical structures and architectures to enhance AR waveguide performance.
• Utilize in-house optical design tools for the development of new AR displays.
• Contribute to the development of novel optical design software for efficient system analysis.
• Incorporate physical measurement data (SEM, AFM) into optical models.
• Collaborate with cross-functional engineering teams to bring new designs to manufacture.
• Support the development of high-volume, low-cost AR waveguide designs.

Requirements

• Must be able to work onsite in Abingdon 4+ days per week.
• PhD in mathematics, physics, or engineering, or 4+ years of relevant industry experience.
• Experience in physics-based design and optimization.
• Proficiency in Python for computation and optimization.
• Experience using scripting to interface with simulation tools.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Nice to have

• Working knowledge of physical/diffractive optics modelling (FDTD, RCWA/FMM).
• Experience with optical raytracing algorithms and polarization analysis.
• Background in optical metrology and manufacturing techniques (nanoimprint lithography, photolithography).
• Experience contributing to collaborative codebases using Git.
• Experience using AI coding tools.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage and emotional/mental health support.
• Paid parental leave.
• Equity in the form of RSUs.
• Dynamic R&D environment focused on cutting-edge AR technology.
• Commitment to diversity and equal opportunity employment.