Staff Optical Software Engineer, Optical Metrology
Magic Leapover 1 year ago
Base Salary
$120k - $155k/yr
Responsibilities
- Architect test metrics, stations, and alignment systems for prototype AR display components.
- Develop image-processing algorithms for visual performance and image-quality metrics.
- Design and implement scalable, robust software solutions across optical engineering domains.
- Automate image capture and processing to improve efficiency and experimental repeatability.
- Collaborate across teams to understand and optimize complex optical technology systems.
Requirements
- 8+ years of industry and academic experience with Python and/or C++.
- Specialized expertise in optical metrology methods, camera systems, and imaging instrumentation.
- Proven expertise in image processing and computer vision, including display image-quality assessment and feature detection.
- Experience designing resilient, scalable software architectures.
- Experience with test automation and custom optical test-system development.
- Ability to design and execute complex optical experiments and derive meaningful insights from them.
- Ability to troubleshoot advanced optical metrology tools and deliver statistically rigorous performance evaluations.
- A bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field is preferred.
- Advanced proficiency with OpenCV, SciPy, and Pillow is a plus.
- Experience developing user-centric GUI applications, knowledge of color science and colorimetry, and AR/VR technology experience are additional advantages.
Benefits
- Austin, TX office role with regular on-site presence.
- Relocation assistance provided.
- Discretionary bonus, equity, and a comprehensive benefits package are available to eligible employees.
About Magic Leap
Magic Leap builds augmented reality hardware and optics, including the Magic Leap 2 headset and proprietary waveguide displays, for enterprise workflows in healthcare, manufacturing, and design. Founded in 2011 and headquartered in Plantation, Florida, the privately held company sells devices, software and developer tools, and collaborates with partners across the AR ecosystem to integrate its technology.