What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Optical Engineer position at Arlo Technologies, Inc.?
About Arlo:
At Arlo, we're passionate about creating innovative and reliable solutions that help people protect what matters most to them. Our team is dedicated to delivering products that exceed our customers' expectations, while always pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the world of protection technology. We believe that everyone deserves to feel safe and secure, whether they're at home or away, and we're committed to providing our customers with the peace of mind they need to live their lives without worry. Arlo’s deep expertise in AI- and CV-powered analytics, cloud services, user experience, product design, and innovative wireless and RF connectivity enables the delivery of a seamless, smart security experience for Arlo users that is easy to set up and interact with every day.
The Arlo Hardware Design team is seeking a Senior Optical Engineer. You should have at least 5 years’ experience in optics/lens and camera design and testing.
Tasks:
The team’s responsibilities cover imaging optics, CMOS sensors, illumination optics, and motion detection technologies such as PIR and Radar
Perform testing of prototypes, whether for imaging lenses, illumination or motion sensing.
Specify and control optics-related manufacturing processes at suppliers and ODM partners.
Review specifications, simulations, and test results for both individual optical components and complete optical systems from ODMs & vendors. Duplicate testing and/or perform simulations as needed.
Review design partners’ engineering validation plans and test results, provide feedback.
Position is on-site (non-remote)
International travel required. (Add some comment on total commitment? ~1-2 weeks at a time, 1-3x per year?)
Key Qualifications and experience:
Engineering experience on product optics design and testing, generating reports
Experience with camera performance testing using Imatest or similar tools to quantify KPIs such as MTF, relative illumination, veiling glare, etc.
Camera design experience
Experience working with factories on focus process, test process, yield issues
Additional experiences a plus:
Experience with optical simulations tools like Zemax, TracePro, CodeV, Oslo, ASAP.
Experience with motion sensing technology
Education
BS in Optics, Optical Engineering, Physics with Optics focus or relevant work experience (MS is a plus)
The pay range for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries at commencement of employment and is expected to be between USD$145,000-185,000/year. However, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple factors, including role, job-related knowledge, skills, relevant education and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including bonus, equity, and a full range of benefits. Details of all benefits will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status or any other characteristic prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any of these factors.
Salary : $145,000 - $185,000
