Sr Optical Engineer, Software

As a Sr Optical Engineer, Software at Magic Leap, your main responsibilities revolve around the development and testing of innovative optical components for AR/MR devices. This includes establishing new test metrics, automating image acquisition workflows, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to evaluate component design parameters. By employing your skills in image processing and programming, you will contribute significantly to enhancing our hardware’s performance.

To qualify for the Sr Optical Engineer, Software position at Magic Leap, candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field and have over 5 years of industry experience with Python and/or C++. Proficiency in image processing, software architecture design, and optical metrology is also essential. An advanced degree or experience in the AR/VR industry would be advantageous.

The work environment for a Sr Optical Engineer, Software at Magic Leap is hands-on and collaborative. You will be surrounded by a diverse team of industry experts who foster creativity and innovation in tackling complex challenges. The dynamic and supportive atmosphere encourages sharing ideas and growing skills while you contribute to the cutting-edge field of spatial computing.

For the Sr Optical Engineer, Software position at Magic Leap, strong programming skills in Python and/or C++ are crucial. Familiarity with image processing libraries like OpenCV and experience in developing robust software architectures will enhance your effectiveness. Additionally, knowledge of code collaboration tools like GitLab or GitHub will help you integrate seamlessly with the team.

As a Sr Optical Engineer, Software at Magic Leap, you will work on various projects aimed at advancing optical components for our AR/MR devices. This includes developing testing stations, automating workflows for image processing, and quantifying performance using advanced algorithms. Your role will directly contribute to pioneering developments that push the limits of augmented reality technology.

When answering this question, highlight specific projects where you applied image processing techniques. Discuss your familiarity with libraries like OpenCV, and share how you have used these techniques to evaluate display quality or optimize image acquisition workflows.

Describe your process for identifying key metrics to automate and discuss any tools or methods you have used to streamline testing. Detail your experience integrating with automation tools and how you ensured the accuracy and reliability of your tests.

Share examples of projects where you implemented different programming paradigms like object-oriented or functional programming. Discuss how these paradigms improved your software's performance and reliability in optical engineering applications.

Discuss your strategies for prioritization, such as using organizational tools or frameworks to assess project impact. Provide examples of how you met deadlines while ensuring high-quality results in previous roles.

Emphasize the importance of collaboration in your past projects. Share instances where you successfully worked with other engineering teams to meet project goals, underscoring how effective communication and teamwork led to successful outcomes.

When answering this question, select a specific challenge that demonstrates your problem-solving skills. Walk through your analytical process, the steps you took to overcome the issue, and the lessons learned that can apply to future scenarios.

Discuss the quality assurance processes you implement throughout the development lifecycle, including testing methodologies and metrics you establish. Share your commitment to continuous improvement and any tools you use to maintain high standards.

Provide examples of how you've utilized cloud computing platforms like AWS or Google Cloud in your projects. Share specific applications or APIs you’ve integrated with and the outcomes of those integrations.

Share the resources you use, such as industry publications or conferences, to keep informed about advancements in optical engineering and AR/VR technology. Discuss how you apply new knowledge to your work and contribute to innovation at Magic Leap.

Discuss your familiarity with statistical analysis techniques and how you’ve applied them in testing optical metrology tools. Highlight specific projects where you summarized results and made data-driven decisions to enhance performance.