Optics Simulations Engineer

At Inmersia, we develop near-eye displays for the next generation of extended reality (XR) glasses. Our core values are bringing positive impact to the society through technological excellence. Our mission is to seamlessly merge the digital and physical realities to redefine how humans interact with the world. Our team counts with experts in imaging, photonics and advanced materials, keeping Inmersia at the forefront of innovation with a strong intellectual property portfolio. Through this excellence, Inmersia has built solid partnerships with technology leaders who validate our position as a reference company within the XR ecosystem. Now, we are in an exciting ramp‑up phase and are looking for talented and motivated individuals to join the team. Are you ready to make a difference in the future of XR? Apply to this job opening and we will be delighted to meet you Who we are looking for We are looking for a simulations engineer with a startup mindset to develop and optimize Inmersia’s proprietary optics simulation platform, that lies at the heart of the development of next‑generation of Inmersia’s near‑eye display. The main objective is to expand the software suite by implementing new features that accurately capture complex optical behaviour with special attention on optimal usage of computational resources. What you will do Identify correct physical framework(s) to accurately describe complex optical scenarios Implement the corresponding numerical solutions in MATLAB / Python ensuring efficient use of computational resources Test code and apply the developed solution to real experimental scenarios Ensure smooth collaboration within the optics simulations team by clearly documenting the code, implementing its version control and managing the repositories Ensure smooth collaboration with the optics design team by implementing easy interfacing of the custom simulations with third‑party software such as Zemax Create technical documentation for the intellectual property team What technical skills you have Absolute essentials Deep understanding of Optics (ray, wave, electromagnetics) Experience in developing simulations in MATLAB / Python Ability to both implement and build (i) numerical methods, (ii) finite element methods and (iii) finite‑difference time‑domain methods for electromagnetic problems Basic experience with GPU acceleration using CUDA and Python packages such as CuPy, Numba, etc. Valuable extras Experience in developing simulations in low‑level languages such as C# or C++ Experience in image processing and computer vision Ability to implement simulation optimization routines What education you have PhD degree in Physics with a focus on optics simulations with 2 years of additional relevant experience, ideally in AR / VR. Alternatively, Master’s degree in Physics with 6 years of experience in developing optics simulations, preferably for advanced custom optical elements. Professional working level of English What personal qualities you have High personal and professional integrity Structured and logical reasoning Proactive mindset and autonomous workload management Good listening skills and open‑mindedness to feedback and new ideas Ability to work in a team Innovative and creative vision to identify new solutions to existing challenges Ability to share information in a structured and concise way Which benefits you will gain by working at Inmersia Working on cutting‑edge near‑eye displays that can revolutionize the XR industry Working with world‑class talented enthusiastic people towards a common mission Strong opportunities to grow with the startup Organic evolution of responsibilities (participating in all phases of product development, opportunities to draft patents) Tangible influence on important decision making Personal development training Participating in R&D projects with top research institutes Fast‑paced, productive and pleasant work environment Flexible working schedule Full‑time permanent contract. Industry competitive fixed salary, complemented with a variable component according to the achievement of specific objectives. If you are passionate about cutting‑edge technology and would like to be part of a startup with great growth prospects, apply to this job opening and we will be delighted to meet you #J-18808-Ljbffr