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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Senior Optics and System Design Engineer, Google Pixel - **Company:** Google LLC - **Location:** Mountain View, CA, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $159,000.0 - $231,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Augmented Reality, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Engineering, Python (Programming Language), Subsystems, Systems Architecture, Visual Systems, Zemax, Information Technology, Ray Tracing - **Published:** May 19, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a2ea011ab4699d1c ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience. * 4 years of experience working with optical systems modeling, systems design and integration, including experimental or laboratory work. * Experience in optical design software (e.g., Zemax, CodeV, LightTools, Rsoft, Lumerical or similar)., * Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP). * 5 years of industry experience with optical systems modeling, systems design and integration, including experimental or laboratory work. * Familiarity with augmented reality/near-eye displays and overall display systems. * Ability to build relatively complex modeling tools from scratch/fundamentals. * Expertise in at least one of the following optical modeling tools: FDTD (e.g. Lumerical), RCWA (e.g. S4), Ray-tracing (e.g. CodeV or Zemax OpticStudio). * Highly proficient in Python/C++. About the job The Pixel Optics team, as part of the broader Pixel Imaging & Vision organization, is looking for a highly motivated individual to explore current and new optics technologies related to near-eye displays. The team is composed of optics experts in various fields and partners cross-functionally with various other organizations both within Pixel and also across other business units to develop innovative optical solutions for a variety of consumer applications. ## Description In this role, you will work alongside a team of highly skilled and experienced optical engineers to identify new concepts and system architectures to improve optical performance, work closely with cross-functional teams and external partners to define optical system requirements, as well as helping to manage and develop these state-of-the art display optical systems. The Google Pixel team focuses on designing and delivering the world's most helpful mobile experience. The team works on shaping the future of Pixel devices and services through some of the most advanced designs, techniques, products, and experiences in consumer electronics. This includes bringing together the best of Google's artificial intelligence, software, and hardware to build global smartphones and create transformative experiences for users across the world., * Work with other engineers in the Pixel Optics team as well as cross-functional teams and external partners to explore existing and novel optical architectures, for near-eye display & related applications. * Help to define system/sub-system/component level specifications for near-eye displays and related systems. * Help to manage, develop and execute on related efforts with cross-functional teams across system, product design, display and optics. * Support internal system level optics modeling and simulations. ## Related Videos - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Accessibility isn't magic, Longevity, Devrel in times of AI and more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1730-wearedevelopers-live-accessibility-isn-t-magic-longevity-devrel-in-times-of-ai-and-more) - [10M Data Records Lost, Underwater Computing, and Psychedelic Fish - Matthias Geniar](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1908-10m-data-records-lost-underwater-computing-and-psychedelic-fish-matthias-geniar) - [Strange New Worlds: shaping the future of the digital age](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/677-strange-new-worlds-shaping-the-future-of-the-digital-age) - [Develop on Windows, Deploy on Red Hat Enterprise Linux](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1600-develop-on-windows-deploy-on-red-hat-enterprise-linux) - [XR Demystified: Separating Facts from Fiction in 2024](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1117-xr-demystified-separating-facts-from-fiction-in-2024) - [Data-Oriented Programming - Version 1.1](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1634-data-oriented-programming-version-1-1) ## Related Articles - [Dev Digest 129 - Now that's what I call private data!](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/468-dev-digest-129-now-that-s-what-i-call-private-data) - [Got AI ideas but no money? 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