Pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world.

Magic Leap, a pioneer in spatial computing and augmented reality technology, is seeking an experienced Research Engineer specializing in nanoimprint lithography (NIL) to join their Waveguide Display R&D group in Austin, TX. This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the future of AR/MR devices through cutting-edge nanofabrication processes.

The position combines advanced technical expertise in NIL processes with collaborative research and development work across multiple disciplines. You'll be responsible for developing and optimizing critical processes for next-generation waveguide display devices, working at the intersection of optical design, materials science, and advanced manufacturing.

The ideal candidate brings a strong academic background (Master's required, Ph.D. preferred) in physics, optics, or related fields, combined with 7-8 years of relevant industry experience. Your expertise in nanoimprint lithography, photolithography, and micro/nanostructure patterning will be essential for success in this role.

This is an onsite position in Austin, TX, offering a competitive salary range of $134,000 - $175,000 USD, along with comprehensive benefits including equity, discretionary bonus, and potential relocation assistance. Join Magic Leap to be part of a team that's revolutionizing how people interact with and experience their surroundings through mixed reality technology.

Working at Magic Leap means being part of a united team where everyone's voice matters and diverse perspectives are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work alongside industry experts, solve real-world problems, and contribute to the development of groundbreaking technology that's shaping the future of computing.

Senior Research Engineer position at Magic Leap focusing on nanoimprint lithography for AR/VR waveguide display development in Austin, TX.

Research Engineer - Nanoimprint Lithography

Magic Leap is revolutionizing the computing landscape through their pioneering work in spatial computing and augmented reality technology. As a Waveguide Materials Engineer within the Waveguide Materials R&D group, you'll be at the forefront of developing next-generation mixed reality devices that seamlessly integrate digital content with the physical world.

The role offers a unique opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in the AR/VR space, where you'll evaluate and characterize both inorganic and organic waveguide substrates, including glass, crystal, and polymer materials. You'll utilize advanced materials analysis techniques and contribute directly to materials development that shapes the future of spatial computing.

Working at Magic Leap means joining a united team where individual contributions are valued and everyone is empowered to make an impact. You'll collaborate with industry experts, grow your expertise in materials science and metrology, and work alongside cross-functional engineering teams to solve complex challenges at the intersection of physical and digital worlds.

The company offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a competitive salary range of $70,000 to $92,000 USD, discretionary bonus, and equity opportunities. Magic Leap values diverse perspectives and creates an inclusive environment where everyone's voice matters.

This role is perfect for someone with a background in Material Science, Chemical Engineering, or related fields, who is passionate about pushing the boundaries of technology and wants to be part of shaping the next computing platform. You'll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and the opportunity to work on real-world problems that directly impact the future of human-computer interaction.

Waveguide Materials Engineer position at Magic Leap, focusing on evaluating and developing advanced materials for AR/VR technology.

Waveguide Materials Engineer

Magic Leap is revolutionizing the computing landscape with their pioneering work in spatial computing and augmented reality technology. As a Senior Optical Engineer, Software on the Hardware Engineering team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge optical components for AR/MR devices. The role combines software engineering expertise with optical engineering, focusing on developing sophisticated test systems and automation solutions.

The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative, hands-on environment that values engineering excellence and innovation. You'll be working at the intersection of optical metrology, device fabrication, display technologies, and image processing, contributing to the next generation of mixed reality devices.

This is an ideal role for someone who wants to make a significant impact in the AR/VR industry while working with cutting-edge technology. You'll be part of a united team where everyone is empowered to make an impact, working alongside industry experts to solve real-world problems at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds.

The hybrid work environment based in Plantation, FL, provides flexibility while maintaining strong team collaboration. You'll be instrumental in developing test metrics, automation systems, and image processing solutions that directly impact product quality and development efficiency.

The role requires a strong background in software development, particularly in Python, combined with knowledge of optical engineering principles. You'll need to bring both technical expertise and excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively across multiple teams and domains.

Senior Optical Engineer, Software role at Magic Leap focusing on developing test systems and software solutions for AR/VR devices.

Senior Optical Engineer, Software

Magic Leap is revolutionizing the computing landscape with its pioneering work in spatial computing and augmented reality technology. As an Associate Process Engineer within the Materials Research Team, you'll be at the forefront of developing cutting-edge materials and processes for AR applications. This role offers a unique opportunity to work with advanced technologies in optical waveguide fabrication and development.

The position is based in Austin, TX, and offers a competitive salary range of $70,000 - $93,000 USD, along with potential relocation assistance. You'll be working in a state-of-the-art clean room environment, utilizing advanced techniques such as thin film deposition, dry etching, and various analytical methods.

Your responsibilities will span from hands-on technical work with sophisticated equipment to collaborative projects with cross-functional teams. You'll be involved in critical processes including material characterization, process optimization, and quality control, while ensuring compliance with safety standards.

The ideal candidate brings a strong educational background in engineering or related fields, coupled with practical clean room experience. This role is perfect for someone who combines technical expertise with strong problem-solving abilities and excellent communication skills.

Join Magic Leap to be part of a united team where everyone is empowered to make an impact. You'll work alongside industry experts, growing your skills while contributing to groundbreaking technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. The company values diverse perspectives and offers the opportunity to shape the future of immersive technologies.

Associate Process Engineer position at Magic Leap, developing cutting-edge materials and processes for AR applications in Austin, TX.

Associate Process Engineer

A company developing cutting-edge optics and manufacturing technologies in the AR/VR space.

Magic Leap is seeking a Staff Manufacturing Engineer to lead their manufacturing processes and technological innovations. This role combines technical leadership with hands-on engineering in AR/VR hardware manufacturing. The position offers an opportunity to work with cutting-edge optics and manufacturing technologies while leading cross-functional teams and mentoring other engineers.

The role requires 8+ years of manufacturing engineering experience and demands expertise in process optimization, Six Sigma methodologies, and advanced manufacturing environments. You'll be responsible for driving process improvements, implementing innovative solutions, and ensuring high product quality standards.

Based at the company's headquarters in Plantation, FL, this position offers a competitive salary range of $130,000 - $150,000, along with comprehensive benefits including equity, medical coverage, and potential relocation assistance. The role provides an excellent opportunity for professional growth in a dynamic, innovative environment.

Key responsibilities include leading technical initiatives, optimizing manufacturing processes, developing documentation, and collaborating with R&D teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, Six Sigma certification, and experience with CAD software and statistical analysis tools.

This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned manufacturing professional looking to make a significant impact in the AR/VR industry while working with cutting-edge technology and leading teams in a fast-paced, innovative environment.

Staff Manufacturing Engineer position at Magic Leap, leading manufacturing processes and innovations in AR/VR hardware with 8+ years experience required.

Staff Manufacturing Engineer

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world.

Magic Leap is at the forefront of spatial computing, creating cutting-edge augmented reality technology that merges digital content with the physical world. As a Structural Simulation Engineer within the Simulation Team, you'll be part of a high-performing group focused on solving structural challenges for AR devices before they're built. This role involves using ANSYS FEA simulation tools to evaluate devices for optical metrics, robustness, drop performance, fatigue, human comfort, and manufacturability. You'll work closely with various teams, including mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and optics, to tackle unsolved issues in the nascent AR industry. The ideal candidate has 2-5+ years of professional experience in structural simulation, a Master's degree in a relevant field, strong understanding of mechanics and FEA theory, and system-level thinking. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact, solve complex problems, and contribute to shaping the future of computing. Magic Leap values diversity and empowers its employees to reimagine the world of work. Join us in making the impossible possible at the intersection of the physical and digital worlds.

Join Magic Leap as a Structural Simulation Engineer to solve AR device challenges using advanced FEA tools and shape the future of spatial computing.

Structural Simulation Engineer

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As the creator of the next computing platform, our mixed reality devices unlock new possibilities for how people interact with and experience their surroundings. 

As a Staff Engineer specializing in embedded sensor and display systems, you will play a key role in designing, optimizing, and developing device drivers and systems to deliver an exceptional user experience. You'll work on systems with strict timing requirements, handle high workloads, and develop innovative solutions for content display. You will also make critical technical decisions that influence the direction of our products.

Key Responsibilities:
• Design, develop, and test drivers on bare-metal, real-time OS, and in the Linux kernel for hardware peripherals
• Debug timing issues, race conditions, memory problems, and hardware issues using tools like GDB, JTAG debuggers, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing, Algorithm, Graphics, and Android middleware teams
• Design, develop, and test system services, APIs, and inter-process communications
• Develop extensive tests to validate drivers, product features, and system functionality

Required Experience:
• 7+ years experience in embedded software development
• Proficient in C, C++, and Python
• Expertise in real-time OS and embedded software techniques and practices
• Experience in Linux and Android operating systems, including kernel driver development
• Hands-on experience developing peripheral drivers (e.g., display, sensors, memory, GPIO) over interfaces such as I2C, SPI, UART, and USB
• Experience with bootloaders and optimizing bootloader procedures
• Strong cross-functional debugging skills, utilizing a combination of software and lab equipment like JTAG, oscilloscopes, and logic analyzers

Desired Skills:
• Ability to read schematics and data sheets
• Experience with manufacturing test software and calibration processes
• Familiarity with display technologies like LCOS, LCD, and OLED and associated communication protocols such as DisplayPort and MIPI DSI
• Experience writing unit and integration tests using tools like GTest
• Hands-on experience with Qualcomm chipsets and platforms
• Familiarity with Computer Vision and AI algorithms

Join Magic Leap and be part of a team that's shaping the future of augmented reality and spatial computing. Your expertise will contribute directly to groundbreaking products that are changing how people interact with digital content in the physical world.

Magic Leap is seeking a Staff Embedded Software Engineer to design and develop sensor and display systems for their groundbreaking AR technology.

Staff Embedded Software Engineer, Sensors and Displays

Magic Leap is a pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world. As a Senior Software Engineer within our Perception team, you will be contributing to the head tracking algorithm we use to allow virtual content to appear seamlessly in the real world. Conducting novel research and transitioning it to high-performance production software is the challenge that we tackle in our group. We work on the complete life cycle of AR products including contributing to the design of future products, research and development of novel algorithms, productizing them for a given hardware, and ensuring flawless performance in the product.

**What you'll do:**
- Independently design and implement advanced algorithms for head tracking, image processing, and 3D computer vision
- Train, prototype and optimize neural networks to solve computer vision problems
- Data/Test driven R&D: Leverage data and test driven principles to develop core functionality throughout the full development cycle from the applied research phase until productization
- Programming / prototyping: Write elegant, efficient, maintainable and reusable code
- Collaborate and leverage partner teams for integration, testing and optimization

**The experience you bring:**
- 5 years of experience with software development in C++ or Python
- 3+ years of relevant experience in at least one of the following topics: Visual SLAM, 3D reconstruction, Computational Photography, Deep Learning for Computer Vision
- Master's degree in Computer Science or related field. Outstanding candidates with BS in Computer Science will be considered

**It's exciting if you also have:**
- Ph.D. in Computer Science or related field
- Hands on experience working with deep networks for geometric computer vision problems using unsupervised and self-supervised approaches is a plus
- Experience with VR, AR, MR technologies is a plus
- Knowledge of software optimization and embedded programming is a plus

This is a hybrid position, requiring you to work in office three days a week in the Zurich area. Join Magic Leap and be part of a team shaping the future of augmented reality and spatial computing!

Senior Computer Vision Engineer for head tracking at Magic Leap, developing AR technology in Zurich.

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Pioneer in spatial computing, developing groundbreaking augmented reality technology that seamlessly blends digital content with the real world.