Display Architect - Features and Technologies

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Apple stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a Display Architect to lead cross-functional development of next-generation display features in the San Francisco Bay Area. You will collaborate with hardware, firmware, software, system and silicon teams to architect and implement customer-facing display technologies.

The role emphasizes rigorous system design, specification writing, and prototyping, with opportunities to influence product quality and user experience while advancing OLED and related display architectures.

Qualifications

• BS degree and at least 10 years of industry experience in hardware, firmware, and software system design.
• Masters or PhD with 5+ years of relevant industry experience preferred.
• Experience with display and touch hardware design, particularly OLED, is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex display features and subsystems spanning hardware, pixel pipeline, firmware, and software from concept through delivery.
• Define HW/FW/SW system architectures including interfaces and interactions, silicon definition, integration with other subsystems, display timing, communication flows, and programmables.
• Develop and author high-quality engineering requirements and specifications for cross-functional teams.
• Perform detailed engineering analysis and design in interdisciplinary teams to bridge theory and implementation.
• Conceptualize, investigate, and drive new display technologies and features through independent research, prototyping, modeling, and demos.
• Support design implementations and prototypes at hardware, firmware, and software levels as well as in the factory.
• Define performance metrics and requirements considering power, performance, human perception, and customer experience.
• Envision novel ideas and applications that will propel displays to higher quality and performance.

Skills

System design

Firmware development

Software engineering

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

BS degree

Masters or PhD preferred

Tools

OLED display knowledge

Job description

Display Architect - Features and Technologies

San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States Hardware

The Display Hardware Technology Engineering organization is looking for a cross-functional display technology architect to bring to life new display features that will surprise and delight Apple customers.

Description

You will use your system design expertise to envision, define, architect, and implement complex next-generation display technologies that have direct and highly visible customer impact. In this interdisciplinary, highly technical, and customer-focused role, you will be collaborating with EE, software, firmware, system and silicon teams to architect and build solutions that span these domains. You will also engage with internal customer experience partners and the Pro Workflow team to better understand and serve customer requirements with your designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of complex display features and subsystems spanning hardware, pixel pipeline, firmware, and software from concept through delivery
• Define HW/FW/SW system architectures including interfaces and interactions, silicon definition, integration with other subsystems, display timing, communication flows, and programmables
• Develop and author high-quality and thorough engineering requirements and specifications for cross-functional teams
• Perform detailed engineering analysis and design in interdisciplinary teams to bridge the gap between theory and implementation
• Conceptualize, investigate, and drive new display technologies and features through independent research, prototyping, modeling, and demos
• Support design implementations and prototypes at the hardware, firmware, and software levels as well as in the factory
• Define performance metrics and requirements considering power, performance, human perception, and customer experience requirements
• Envision novel ideas, concepts, and applications that will propel our displays to new levels of quality and performance

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Experience with complex system design, including electrical hardware, firmware, and software components

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s or Ph.D. in a related field with a minimum of 5 years relevant industry experience
• Prior knowledge of display and touch hardware design, particularly with OLED
• Expertise in firmware or software development
• Prior experience in advanced system modeling
• Strong electrical, computer, and software engineering fundamentals, with excellent mathematical and analytical skills
• Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to ‘speak the languages’ of hardware, software, firmware, and the customer
• Excellent written skills for developing specifications, proposing and presenting solutions, and reporting data in a clear and concise way
• A passion for delivering world-class display features to our customers

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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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