Google

Senior Optical Design Engineer

Google$159K — $231K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or equivalent experience.
  • 4 years in optical design.
  • Master's or PhD preferred in relevant field.
  • Specialized experience in optical design is a plus.
  • Proficient in Python for optical simulations and reporting.
  • Familiarity with camera systems and display technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct advanced optical modeling and simulation for new systems.
  • Perform non-sequential straylight simulations and analysis to improve designs.
  • Drive optical design for near-eye display products.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to finalize optical specifications.
  • Develop and maintain advanced optical models using standard software and Python tools.

Benefits

  • Generous equity options.
  • Target 15% bonus based on performance.
  • Comprehensive health coverage.
  • Retirement plans with company matching.
  • Professional development opportunities offered.
Full Job Description
Minimum qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
  • 4 years of experience working in optical design.

Preferred qualifications:
  • Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
  • Specialized experience in optical design.
  • Proven proficiency in Python for automating optical simulations, data post-processing, and generating design reports.
  • Familiarity with camera systems, sensors, and display technologies.


About the job
Join the innovative Pixel Optics team as a Senior Optical Design Engineer. In this role, you will be instrumental in the end-to-end development of advanced optical systems for future Pixel products, specializing in high-fidelity optical modeling and opto-mechanical performance analysis. Your role requires deep expertise in non-sequential ray trace analysis and sequential optical design. You will lead cross-functional efforts to define optical architectures and ensure manufacturability, leveraging your knowledge of Augmented Reality (AR) optical systems to solve complex, ambiguity-driven design challenges.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $159000 - $231000 (USD) 15% bonus target equity benefits

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Responsibilities
  • Conduct advanced optical system modeling and simulation.
  • Conduct non-sequential straylight simulation and analysis.
  • Drive the optical design and architecture of near-eye displays.
  • Collaborate with Mechanical, Electrical, and Product Design teams to define specifications, manage tolerances, and ensure successful integration of simulated designs into mass-manufacturable hardware.
  • Develop, maintain, and execute complex optical models using industry-standard software and internal Python-based tools for analysis and visualization.


About Google

Google is a multinational technology company that specializes in Internet-related services and products. These include online advertising technologies, search engine, cloud computing, software, and hardware. Google was founded in 1998 by Larry Page and Sergey Brin while they were Ph.D. students at Stanford University. The company has grown tremendously since then and has become one of the most valuable companies in the world. Google's mission is to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful.
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156,500 employees
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Net Income
$40.2 billion
Founded
1998
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$182.5 billion
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