With new wearable sensors we can better understand ourselves, the physical environment, and the interaction between the two. We're looking for people who want to be part of that mission. Our success depends on exceptional engineers working in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and unconventional problem-solving. If you're motivated to do the greatest work of your career while helping define the next generation of revolutionary and robust Apple products, we'd love to hear from you.

Description:

The camera and depth hardware team is responsible for design, development, and validation of camera and electro-optic sensing systems that surprise and delight the consumer with new features. We're seeking an enthusiastic engineer to design and test novel sensor technology. This role involves highly technical and cross-disciplinary knowledge in semi-conductor optical components, optics, lasers, detectors, biological targets, and semi-conductor packaging technologies.","responsibilities":"Drive new technology prototype demonstrations and executive presentations

Identify causal relationships between observed device or sub-system performance and design parameters.

Coordinate, drive and persuade cross functional teams

Develop clear written specifications and develop test tools for verification

Interpret and reconcile empirical data with first-principles analytical and/or numerical simulations

Preferred Qualifications:

MS/Ph.D in physics, electrical engineering, optical sensing, or related field

Experience with simulating and testing biological samples using optics

Experience with optical link budgets, including statistical analysis

Experience with silicon photonics

Experience with Free-space optical design and/or simulation experience

Experience with active ranging systems

Minimum Qualifications:

BS Degree in physics, electrical engineering, optical sensing, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience

Experience testing optical devices or optical systems

Experience with test and/or optical data processing automation

Experience writing specifications for optical source or detector components such as imaging sensors, photodetectors, laser sources, non-linear optics, modulators or SPADs

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant .

Pay & Benefits:

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple's discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple's Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You'll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits.

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