Ar Waveguide Design Engineer

Applied Materials Inc

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $138,000.00 - $190,000.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Ms or phd in photonics, optics, physics
3+ years nanophotonic design experience
Proficiency in matlab and c++
This role involves developing next-generation AR products by leveraging world-leading material science and nano-fabrication capabilities within the Office of the CTO

Job Summary

  • This role involves developing next-generation AR products by leveraging world-leading material science and nano-fabrication capabilities within the Office of the CTO.
  • Candidates will utilize custom waveguide design tools and collaborate with fabrication teams to optimize designs for realistic production environments.
  • The position offers a competitive salary range of $138,000 to $190,000 along with comprehensive benefits including stock awards and bonus eligibility.

Matching Summary

This role involves developing next-generation AR products by leveraging world-leading material science and nano-fabrication capabilities within the Office of the CTO.

Salary

Base: $138,000.00 - $190,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock award program; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • MS or PhD in photonics, optics, physics
  • 3+ years nanophotonic design experience
  • Proficiency in MATLAB and C++
  • Experience with optical simulations RCWA FDTD FEM
  • Hands-on lab experience creating benchtop systems

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with non-convex optimization methods
  • Experience with parallel computing
  • Familiarity with customer co-optimization workflows
  • Product development background
  • Strong collaboration skills with fabrication teams

Key Requirements

  • MS or PhD degree required
  • 3+ years in nanophotonic design
  • 3+ years in optical lab environment
  • Familiarity with waveguide manufacturing processes
  • Knowledge of physical metrology methods

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