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Research Intern, Optical Design and Vision Science

Futurewei Technologies, Inc.
San Jose, CA Intern
POSTED ON 1/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Description

Futurewei has opening for optical design and vision science research intern position. Candidate will conduct research, modeling, and/or prototyping in the pioneering field of differentiable ray tracing, visual perception, and/or thermal management. The intern will have the opportunity to work alongside and learn from senior researchers to explore and develop new and impactful technologies.

Responsibilities

  • Optical designs and evaluation for 3D displays
  • Evaluate human visual response with visual computing toolbox ISETbio
  • Apply machine learning toolboxes to display optics design and/or human perception study
  • Publish papers


Qualifications

  • Ph.D. or Ph.D. candidate in Optical Science, Vision, or Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or relative major.
  • Hands-on experience in optics lab (candidates with research experience will be considered)
  • Knowledge and experience in Machine Learning toolboxes such as PyTorch.
  • Knowledge in optical aberrations and in running commercially available optical design software, such as OpticStudio/Zemax
  • Experience in writing codes for differentiable ray tracing is preferred
  • Self-motivated detail-oriented team player.
  • Good verbal and written communication skills. Have track record of publishing scientific papers.


Futurewei Technologies, Inc. is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, marital status, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected status under federal, state, and local laws.

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