Camera Validation Engineer

Meta AR/VR is a world leader in the design of virtual and augmented reality systems. Come work alongside technology professionals and research scientists to create the technology that makes VR and AR pervasive and universal. Join the adventure of a lifetime as we make science fiction real and change the world.The Cameras & Depth group is looking for a camera characterization/validation engineer to support the development of next generation CV and RGB cameras. You will be part of the camera team innovating, developing and integrating hardware and algorithms for future generations of HMD devices.

Camera Validation Engineer Responsibilities:

• Directly contribute to experiments, including designing experimental details, write reusable code, running evaluations, and organizing results
• Contribute to publications and open-sourcing efforts
• Work with a large team
• Help identify long-term research goals as well as intermediate milestones
• Prioritize research that can be applied to Meta's product development
• Mentor other team members. Play a significant role in healthy cross-functional collaboration

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Photography, Imaging Science, Color Science, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience
• 2+ years of experience in image and video quality testing, including metrics, algorithms, and evaluation methods for benchmarking or camera characterization (sensor, lens, module, and device)
• Hands-on experience in developing, implementing, and troubleshooting image quality test infrastructure, including hardware, test charts, software, automation, opto-mechanical components, motion control stages, precision alignment components, optical filters (e.g., bandpass, IR cut-off), and lenses
• Proficiency in using evaluation platforms such as DXO, Imatest, and IQ Analyzer
• Experience with MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ for operating lab systems, implementing algorithms, automating lab processes, and handling data collection and analysis
• Knowledge of camera module fabrication, including how component performance and assembly processes impact overall camera performance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Background in high-volume production and test environments
• Demonstrated experience in sensors and optics, including their evaluation methodologies
• Proficiency in statistical data analysis and familiarity with camera data analysis methodologies, including JMP
• Hands-on industry experience with Augmented Reality (AR) or Virtual Reality (VR) products
• Experience in lens and opto-mechanical design, including tolerance analysis and stray light evaluation
• Practical experience in prototyping with macro-scale imaging test targets, interfacing fixtures for sensor devices, and integrating off-the-shelf optomechanical components (e.g., Thorlabs, Edmund, Newport)

About Meta:

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. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.






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. Learn more about benefits at Meta.