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Camera Systems Engineer

META
Sunnyvale, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2025

As a Camera Systems Engineer at Meta, you will be a Single Threaded Owner (STO) of the camera systems in Meta Reality Labs (RL) products, responsible for the end-to-end technical delivery of the camera modules and ensuring the module is well integrated into the system, meeting system requirements. This role focuses on ensuring that technical specifications, requirements, and deliverables are met through close collaboration with cross-functional teams, including architecture, design, validation, process, and systems engineering. The STO is accountable for the entire lifecycle of the module, from initial concept through to production, with a strong emphasis on aligning design and simulation with actual build data, ensuring the module / system is delivered to spec.

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Responsibilities :

  • Provide technical leadership and ownership, serving as the primary point of contact for all technical aspects of the camera modules.
  • Define detailed technical specifications and requirements for the camera modules, ensuring that specifications are comprehensive, achievable, and aligned with the overall system architecture and project goals.
  • Analyze data from actual builds to validate design and simulation accuracy, lead iterative design cycles based on data analysis to ensure continuous improvement and refinement of the camera module.
  • Coordinate with cross-functional teams, including architecture, sensor, mechanical, electrical, optical, validation, process, testing, quality, reliability, system hardware, and software engineering, to ensure that the camera modules integrate seamlessly into the overall system, resolve technical challenges, and drive project success.
  • Identify, communicate, and resolve technical risks throughout the development process and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project timelines and deliverables.
  • Maintain detailed documentation of all technical decisions, design iterations, and testing results.
  • Regularly report on progress, challenges / escalations, and successes to leadership and other stakeholders.
  • Lead camera testing and validation efforts to confirm that the final product meets all technical and performance criteria.
  • Travel both domestically and internationally up to 10% of the time.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • BS degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience.
  • 5 years of experience in camera module design, optical simulation, metrology, testing, and lab work to verify imaging component, assembly, and system-level performance.
  • Experience with high-volume consumer electronics manufacturing, partnering with offshore suppliers and contract manufacturers.
  • Experience in leading cross-functional communication and collaboration.
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • MS degree in Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline.
  • Imaging lens design and characterization experience.
  • Image sensor design, characterization, and tuning experience.
  • Color science and image quality evaluation experience.
  • Camera module manufacturing processes and production testing experience.
  • Depth sensing system design and manufacturing experience.
  • Electrical circuit design and testing experience.
  • Mechanical tolerance analysis experience.
  • Image processing in Python or Matlab.
  • Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram, and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology.

    Compensation :

    170,000 / year to $240,000 / year bonus equity benefits. Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity, or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits.

    Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action :

    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, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, genetic information, political views or activity, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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    Salary : $240,000

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