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Optical System Engineer ( Eye Tracking)- Pico- San Jose

4 Months ago • All levels • Systems Design • $162,000 PA - $408,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

This role will be involved in developing eye tracking systems using a variety of optical sensing and computer vision techniques. You will take part in designing and prototyping eye tracking systems, performing data analysis, establishing end to end hardware, image quality and algorithm performance correlation. Design and prototype new eye tracking system architectures, focus on exploring & developing novel optical components (such as refractive and diffractive optical components, VCSELs) and techniques (waveguide, HOE, metalens) to improve eye tracking system performance. Work with vendors to establish methods for key optics components mass production.
Must have:
  • Experienced in refractive optics design, modeling, manufacturing
  • Experienced in prototyping optical systems, design experiments and data analysis
  • Proficient in commercial optical/photonics design softwares
  • Familiar with various diffractive optics, light sources
  • Proficient in Matlab, Python or C++
Good to have:
  • MS or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field
  • Having image processing and/or machine learning algorithm development experience is a plus
  • Having relevant experience in the field of eye tracking system development is a plus
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Experience in building partnerships and working with internal and external cross-functional teams
Perks:
  • 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance
  • 75% premium coverage for dependents
  • Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match
  • Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans
  • Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO)
  • 10 paid sick days per year
  • 12 weeks of paid Parental leave
  • 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability
  • mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra
  • 401K company match
  • gym and cellphone service reimbursements

Job Details

Responsibilities
Founded in April 2015, Pico is a leading VR company with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. Pico is committed to offering immersive and interactive VR experiences to our customers, including providing tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare. 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: PICO is a leading VR/AR platform with independent innovation and R&D capabilities, focusing on VR all-in-one technology. PICO is committed to offering immersive and interactive VR experiences to our customers, including providing tailor-made solutions for our enterprise clients in the fields of education and healthcare This role will be involved in developing eye tracking systems using a variety of optical sensing and computer vision techniques. You will take part in designing and prototyping eye tracking systems, performing data analysis, establishing end to end hardware, image quality and algorithm performance correlation. - Design and prototype new eye tracking system architectures, focus on exploring & developing novel optical components (such as refractive and diffractive optical components, VCSELs) and techniques (waveguide, HOE, metalens) to improve eye tracking system performance - Work with vendors to establish methods for key optics components mass production.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: - Experienced in refractive optics design, modeling, manufacturing - Experienced in prototyping optical systems, design experiments and data analysis - Proficient in commercial optical/photonics design softwares - Familiar with various diffractive optics, light sources - Proficient in Matlab, Python or C++ Preferred Qualifications: - MS or PhD degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field - Having image processing and/or machine learning algorithm development experience is a plus - Having relevant experience in the field of eye tracking system development is a plus - Effective oral and written communication skills - Experience in building partnerships and working with internal and external cross-functional teams 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.

Our company benefits are designed to convey company culture and values, to create an efficient and inspiring work environment, and to support our employees to give their best in both work and life. We offer the following benefits to eligible employees:

We cover 100% premium coverage for employee medical insurance, approximately 75% premium coverage for dependents and offer a Health Savings Account(HSA) with a company match. As well as Dental, Vision, Short/Long term Disability, Basic Life, Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance plans. In addition to Flexible Spending Account(FSA) Options like Health Care, Limited Purpose and Dependent Care.

Our time off and leave plans are: 10 paid holidays per year plus 17 days of Paid Personal Time Off (PPTO) (prorated upon hire and increased by tenure) and 10 paid sick days per year as well as 12 weeks of paid Parental leave and 8 weeks of paid Supplemental Disability.

We also provide generous benefits like mental and emotional health benefits through our EAP and Lyra. A 401K company match, gym and cellphone service reimbursements. 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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