Gopro San Mateo , CA 94401
Posted 1 week ago
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The Role
The Staff Optical Engineer will be responsible for designing and overseeing development of new lenses for GoPro cameras. The Engineer will own specifications for lenses, characterize, design and validate the performance of the lenses, and manage relationships with top-tier optical vendors. The Engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to bring new optical systems to mass production. The ideal candidate will have expertise in lens design and manufacturing, and industry experience in a high-volume lens production environment.
What You Will Do
Own all aspects of a new lens design, innovation, qualification, release to production, manufacturing bring-up and sustaining support
Define and simulate detailed optical requirements based on future product needs
Analyze lens prescriptions and provide design guidance to vendors to ensure specifications are met (optical performance, stray light analysis, tolerance analysis, manufacturability)
Supervise prototype and production lens testing to validate performance meets GoPro's specifications
Develop and manage internal processes and procedures to streamline design efforts, optimize testing and encourage innovation
Manage relationships with lens vendors to ensure performance requirements, schedule and budget are met
Collaborate cross-functionally with product definition, camera design, quality, operations, vendors and contract manufacturers to ensure product excellence and consistency
Create new solutions and develop new technologies in optics to continually innovate and disrupt consumer digital imaging systems
Skills We're Excited About
B.S. or M.S. in optical engineering or equivalent
8+ years of experience in lens, optical system design and production environment
Expertise in Zemax or Code V
Industry experience in lens manufacturing
Expertise and experience in lens design for digital cameras, automotive, security or mobile
Experience in performing optical system design trade studies and simulations
Strong knowledge of, and experience in, specifying lens design and performance parameters
Bonus Points For
Stray light analysis (Fred or LightTools) a plus
Experience in testing and characterizing lens performance
System level imaging system analysis
Familiarity with a camera image pipeline and its relationship to lens performance
Why Work With Us?
Create your own destiny. GoPro enables you and trusts you to get your own job done, because we believe that autonomy in role brings out the best in our employees.
Live your best life. We've adopted remote and flexible work arrangements to support work at GoPro alongside our commitment to supporting employee wellbeing, belonging and connection with one another.
Work with leading edge technologies. We encourage employees to cultivate and use the latest and greatest technology, to provide the best solutions to serve our customers. We celebrate creative solutions that bring innovation to GoPro technology.
GoPro Highlights
Get your very own GoPro camera + gear
Medical, dental, and vision insurance - premiums are 100% paid for employees, 90% paid for dependents
Life insurance and disability benefits
Generous time off policy
12 weeks paid parental leave for new parents
Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) options
Discounted employee stock purchase plan (ESPP)
LiveHealthy monthly wellness reimbursement
Wellness programs including 1:1 Coaching, 1:1 Therapy sessions, and mental health resources
Innovative remote-friendly wellness classes and events
Flexible work arrangements
Professional + personal development opportunities, i.e. LinkedIn Learning, technology trainings, certifications, Peer-to-Peer learning, conferences and more
Opportunities to get involved in the causes that you care about (annual camera donation+ volunteer events)
We strive for the day that no group can be described as underrepresented at GoPro - whether as part of our brand or in our workforce. We are committed to providing a more inclusive, representative, equal, just, and happy world. GoPro is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The pay range for this role is between $151,725 - $205,275. Actual pay within the range is dependent on multiple factors, including your residence location and prior work experience. Equity, benefits, and a discretionary bonus may be additional forms of compensation for this role and are not included in the provided pay range.
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