Remote Staff Optical Engineer

Summary

Join GoPro as a Staff Optical Engineer to design and oversee development of new lenses for cameras, collaborating with cross-functional teams and managing relationships with top-tier optical vendors.

Requirements

• 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
• Expertise in Stray light analysis (Fred or LightTools)
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• 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