Display Feature Architect

Apple Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 129,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee stock programs

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in the San Francisco Bay Area seeks a cross-functional display technology architect to envision, define, and implement next‑generation display features that will surprise and delight Apple customers.

You will collaborate with EE, software, firmware, system and silicon teams to architect and build solutions spanning hardware, firmware and software, while engaging with internal customer experience partners and the Pro Workflow team to meet user requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Master's or Ph.D. in a related field preferred (≥5 years industry experience).
• Experience with display hardware design, OLED knowledge, firmware or software development, and system modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develops complex display features spanning hardware, firmware, and software.
• Define HW/FW/SW architectures including interfaces and timing.
• Draft high-quality engineering requirements for cross-functional teams.
• Perform interdisciplinary design analyses bridging theory and implementation.
• Prototype and demonstrate new display technologies.
• Support hardware, firmware, and software implementation and factory validation.
• Define performance metrics considering power, speed, and user perception.
• Drive novel ideas to elevate display quality and customer experience.

Skills

Display architecture

Firmware development

Software development

System modeling

Cross-functional collaboration

Strong communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in a related field

Bachelor's degree

Job description

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

• Develops 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

• Minimum requirement of a bachelors degree

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
• Prior complex system design including electrical hardware, firmware, and software components
• 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 $129,334 and $225,300 annualized, 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.

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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.

At Apple, we believe accessibility is a fundamental human right. You'll find that idea reflected in everything here - in our culture, our benefits and our digital tools. By welcoming as many perspectives as possible, we help you build a career where you feel like you belong.