Rivet Industries

Senior Optical Engineer

San Jose, CA · Senior

Work authorization required$200k-$275kDetected 104 days ago

AR/VRProblem Solving

About the role

You will directly influence the image quality, form factor, and performance of production AR systems.
You will work closely with industrial designers, mechanical engineers, electrical engineers, and perception teams to bring next-generation augmented reality products from concept to production.

Drive display system integration and execution for AR display modules.
Support optical design, simulation, and tolerancing to validate and refine system performance.
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, and perception teams to integrate display modules into systems.
Build and evaluate optical prototypes; define and execute test methodologies; identify performance gaps and work cross-functionally to implement corrective actions.
Collaborate with software teams on display pipeline optimization, including distortion correction, color calibration, latency, and perceptual image quality.
Waveguide design experience (diffractive, reflective, holographic).

Role Requirements Master's or Ph.D. degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
5-10 years of experience in optical system design and product development.
Experience with near-eye display systems (AR/VR/MR) or closely related optics.
Must be a US Person (citizen or permanent resident).

Yet too often they are forced to rely on outdated tools that fail under modern pressures.
Rivet exists to reset that priority.
Contribute to the exploration and evaluation of next-generation display technologies.
Strong problem-solving skills and willingness to learn in a fast-paced start-up environment.

Familiarity with perception-driven display optimization. *Total compensation may vary within this range and is determined by years and level of relevant experience, job-related skills, education, and other factors.

In addition to base salary, this role may be eligible for equity grants and other forms of compensation.
Eligible employees also receive a competitive benefits package, including unlimited PTO.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Optical Engineer to join our Augmented Reality (AR) hardware team and take a key role in the design, simulation, prototyping, and testing of advanced optical systems for near-eye displays and sensing.

Requirement: Due to the nature of our business and compliance with federal regulations, all candidates must be a "U.S. Person".

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