Optical Scientist- Pico- San Jose

6 Months ago • 3 Years + • Research Development • $162,000 PA - $408,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

ByteDance's AR display & Optics team seeks an Optical Scientist to develop critical optical components (waveguides, HOEs) for augmented reality. Responsibilities include exploring nanophotonic structures, conducting optical testing and analysis to improve AR waveguide performance. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's or Doctoral degree in Optics, Physics, or a related field, along with 3+ years of XR experience and proficiency in optical simulation tools (RSoft, Lumerical, Lighttools, Zemax). Hands-on experience with optical testing and metrology is crucial. The team is based in China and the US with strong collaboration between locations and a high concentration of PhDs in the team.
Must have:
  • Master's/Doctoral degree in Optics or related field
  • 3+ years XR experience
  • Proficiency in optical simulation tools
  • Optical testing & metrology experience
  • Develop AR optical components (waveguides, HOEs)
  • Explore nanophotonic structures
Good to have:
  • Doctoral degree
  • Vendor management experience
  • Semiconductor fabrication knowledge
Perks:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid time off (holidays, sick days, personal time)
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Wellbeing benefits

Job Details

Responsibilities
Responsibilities Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content. Why Join Us Creation is the core of ByteDance's purpose. Our products are built to help imaginations thrive. This is doubly true of the teams that make our innovations possible. Together, we inspire creativity and enrich life - a mission we aim towards achieving every day. To us, every challenge, no matter how ambiguous, is an opportunity; to learn, to innovate, and to grow as one team. Status quo? Never. Courage? Always. At ByteDance, we create together and grow together. That's how we drive impact - for ourselves, our company, and the users we serve. Join us. About Team AR display & Optics team focuses on the innovation and development of the core optical and display components for augmented reality. The team members are based in China and in the US and collaborate closely. 90% of the team members own a Ph.D. degrees in Physics, Material Science and Electrical Engineering and have extensive industrial experience from semiconductors, consumer electronics and near eye displays. Responsibilities 1. Be responsible for the development of critical optical components such as waveguide, HOE etc. for augmented reality 2. Explore novel nanophotonic structures 3. Conduct optical testing and closed-loop analysis to evaluate and improve AR waveguide performance.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - A master's or doctoral degree in Optics, Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering or related disciplines. - Three or more years of experience in the XR field, with a strong foundation in optical knowledge. - Proficiency with optical and electromagnetic simulation tools, such as RSoft, Lumerical, Lighttools, Zemax, etc. - Hands-on experience with optical testing and optical metrology setups in a laboratory environment. Preferred Qualifications: - Doctoral degree is preferred. - Proven experience in managing vendor relationships and collaborations. - Familiarity with basic semiconductor fabrication techniques and workflows. ByteDance is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills, experiences, and unique perspectives. Our platform connects people from across the globe and so does our workplace. At ByteDance, our mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. To achieve that goal, we are committed to celebrating our diverse voices and to creating an environment that reflects the many communities we reach. We are passionate about this and hope you are too. ByteDance Inc. is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in our recruitment processes for candidates with disabilities, pregnancy, sincerely held religious beliefs or other reasons protected by applicable laws. If you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to us at https://shorturl.at/cdpT2
Job Information
【For Pay Transparency】Compensation Description (Annually)

The base salary range for this position in the selected city is $162000 - $408000 annually.

Compensation may vary outside of this range depending on a number of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies and experience, and location. Base pay is one part of the Total Package that is provided to compensate and recognize employees for their work, and this role may be eligible for additional discretionary bonuses/incentives, and restricted stock units.

Benefits may vary depending on the nature of employment and the country work location. Employees have day one access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) savings plan with company match, paid parental leave, short-term and long-term disability coverage, life insurance, wellbeing benefits, among others. Employees also receive 10 paid holidays per year, 10 paid sick days per year and 17 days of Paid Personal Time (prorated upon hire with increasing accruals by tenure).

The Company reserves the right to modify or change these benefits programs at any time, with or without notice.

For Los Angeles County (unincorporated) Candidates:

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local laws including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act. Our company believes that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship on the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of the conditional offer of employment:

1. Interacting and occasionally having unsupervised contact with internal/external clients and/or colleagues;

2. Appropriately handling and managing confidential information including proprietary and trade secret information and access to information technology systems; and

3. Exercising sound judgment.

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Founded in 2012, ByteDance's mission is to inspire creativity and enrich life. With a suite of more than a dozen products, including TikTok as well as platforms specific to the China market, including Toutiao, Douyin, and Xigua, ByteDance has made it easier and more fun for people to connect with, consume, and create content.

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