Nanofabrication Research Engineer, Optical Systems

**Summary:** Reality Labs is seeking a Nanofabrication Research Engineer to advance the development of next-generation optical components for augmented and virtual reality devices. In this role, you will design, fabricate, and characterize nanoscale optical structures — including diffractive optical elements, waveguides, and metasurfaces, MEMS devices, photonic integrated circuits, spatial light modulators — that are central to enabling lightweight, high-performance AR/VR wearables. You will work at the intersection of photonics, materials science, and semiconductor fabrication to translate research concepts into manufacturable optical solutions that define the future of spatial computing. **Required Skills:** Nanofabrication Research Engineer, Optical Systems Responsibilities: 1. Design, execution and validation of novel process integration approaches for fabrication of advanced photonic devices 2. Design verification for as fabricated advanced photonic devices, including identifying design-to-ground truth gaps and closing such gaps 3. Contribute to the improvement of process modules and steps in order to deliver next-gen process design kit (PDK) as desired by device design, including identifying and leading external engagements where appropriate 4. Collaborate with diverse teams and scientists with specialties in Computation, Optics, Chemistry, Materials Science, Process Development, and other process integrators to identify both gaps and opportunities for innovative fabrication methodologies or tools to overcome existing limitations **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 5. PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Material Sciences or relevant equivalent experience 6. 1+ years of experience in process integration roles in leading-edge semiconductor fabrication or novel optical device fabrication 7. 3+ years of experience in process module development for leading-edge semiconductor fabrication or novel optical device fabrication 8. 1+ years of experience in fabrication and functional testing of novel photonic devices such as metastructures, photonic integrated circuits, diffractive, refractive structures, etc **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 9. 3+ years experience in process integration roles in optical waveguide or metalens/metagrating, photonic integrated circuit or MEMS fabrications 10. 3+ years of experience in design validation and verification of novel photonic devices such as metastructures, photonic integrated circuits, diffractive, refractive structures, etc 11. 3+ years of experience in design, fabrication, and testing of novel optical structures such as metastructures, holographic elements, subwavelength diffractive structures, beam steering elements, etc 12. 3+ years of experience in process module development (such as Etch, Dep, or Litho) for optical waveguide or metalens/metagrating, photonic integrated circuit or MEMS fabrication **Public Compensation:** $154,000/year to $217,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.