[Remote] Staff Optical Engineer, Waveguide Design

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Magic Leap is a pioneer in Augmented Reality (AR) optics and display systems. The Staff Optical Designer will lead the innovation of mixed reality displays, utilizing computational modeling and data visualization to guide design decisions in collaboration with cross-functional teams. Responsibilities • Drive the design, optimization, and documentation of waveguide designs for augmented reality (AR) displays as a core member of the Waveguide Design Team • Work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, partnering with mechanical engineers, metrology teams, fabrication specialists, materials researchers, and program management • Develop a comprehensive understanding of the intricate trade-offs involved in AR display design through cross-functional collaboration • Utilize in-house and commercial optical simulation tools to model complex physical phenomena, advancing the design and understanding of waveguides • Effectively present technical discoveries, propose innovative approaches, and actively participate in the ongoing refinement of our foundational eyepiece technology • Support the enhancement of our proprietary software solutions for the analysis of large datasets derived from simulations, fabrication measurements, and optical characterization and metrology Skills • 8+ years of experience in computational photonics, with a strong focus on scientific computing, numerical methods, and data analysis • Master's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical field with focus on optics/photonics, or equivalent professional experience in optical simulation software development • Extensive experience designing sophisticated optical technologies via computational modeling • Experience owning multiple aspects or the entirety of simulation or design workflows • High comfort level with scientific programming and working with large datasets • Experience integrating commercial optical design and simulation software (such as RCWA, FDTD, BPM, Lumerical, Zemax, COMSOL, etc.) into custom workflows • Effective communication and collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, coupled with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities • Ph.D. in optics, photonics, physics, or electrical engineering • Experience developing software tools (with or without AI copilot) for optical, physics-based, or complex hardware engineering applications • Experience with parallel computing, GPU acceleration, or cloud computing • Background in nanoimprint lithography or semiconductor process and manufacturing technologies • Experience with optical characterization techniques, including but not limited to ellipsometry, scatterometry, interferometer measurements, AFM, and SEM Benefits • Discretionary bonus • Fully comprehensive benefits package Company Overview • Magic Leap is a proprietary wearable technology that enables users to interact with digital devices in a completely visually cinematic way. It was founded in 2010, and is headquartered in Plantation, Florida, USA, with a workforce of 1001-5000 employees. Its website is Company H1B Sponsorship • Magic Leap has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships, with 42 in 2025, 32 in 2024, 56 in 2023, 45 in 2022, 55 in 2021, 87 in 2020. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Apply tot his job