Meta-Optics Intern

The Position

Metalenz is developing next-generation sensing systems for consumer electronics with metasurface technology. As an intern, you will help advance and support the design of our products in imaging and non-imaging optical technologies. A successful candidate will be able to draw from their body of knowledge in metasurface, diffractives, and optics and apply it to problems in meta-optic system design. 

What you’ll do 

• Apply your PhD work to our problems, learn about cutting-edge products Metalenz is developing, and get a taste for what it takes to productize meta-optics 

• Work with the design team to integrate new developments and viewpoints into our software toolkit 

• Expand our system design capabilities, breaking free from the viewpoints dominating traditional optics design 

• Apply home-grown techniques to meta-optic system design for a diverse range of consumer applications 

What you’ll need 

• Currently engaged in PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or relevant field and/or demonstrated excellence in relevant technical domains through open source contributions or publications 

• Technical background in computational electromagnetics, diffractive optics, metasurface physics/optimization, or computational electromagnetics

• Comfort working with high-performance computing environments, especially Julia and AWS, or willingness to learn.

• Experience with MATLAB/Python or commercial/open-source E&M software such as Lumerical, CST Studio, or MEEP encouraged 

• Eagerness to propose, develop, and test new design and analysis techniques 

The Company

Metalenz, a Boston based venture backed startup built on foundational research from Harvard University, develops next-generation imaging and sensing solutions for high volume consumer electronics markets using patented low-cost metasurface technology, advanced image processing, and novel machine learning algorithms. The Company’s latest product, Polar ID, is a groundbreaking polarizing camera that leverages the unique characteristics of metasurfaces to enable secure and affordable face unlock for all smartphones.

We are a fast-growing, dynamic company with a vibrant startup culture. Our deeply technical and creative team is dedicated to developing groundbreaking technologies that bring new ways of seeing and sensing to billions of people. We foster a workplace that values autonomy, encourages innovation, and supports career growth, giving you the opportunity to take ownership of impactful projects and grow with us.

What we do 

• Work with consumer electronic OEMs to commercialize metasurface optics 

• Design next-generation optical systems for emerging consumer applications like 3D sensing 

• Apply a modern software stack and cutting-edge developments in computing to greenfield areas in optical system design 

• Support internal fabrication and metrology with custom in-house software 

What We Offer

• Based in downtown Boston near TD Garden, Metalenz is conveniently located across the street from North Station.

• Employee Assistance Program

• Collaborative office space, flexible work schedule with hybrid and/or work-from-home arrangements for qualified positions.

• Complimentary snacks and drinks, and occasionally lunch on-site.

• Free gym and bike parking on-site.

• Fun, energizing, highly collaborative environment in which each team member has the opportunity to make an impact.

The base compensation range for this position is $5,500 - $8,500 per month. Our compensation ranges are determined by role and experience level. The range reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position in the noted geographic area. Within the range, individual pay is determined by additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

Metalenz is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Metalenz is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let your recruiter know.

To all recruitment agencies: Metalenz does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our employees. Metalenz is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.