Pixel Development Engineer

Apple Inc.; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 309,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock programs

RSU awards

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Apple Inc. in Irvine, CA is seeking a Camera Technologies engineer to design and develop camera sensor and pixel technology for next-generation Apple products.

You will evaluate pixel tech from global sensor vendors, collaborate with suppliers, and work with internal and external teams to ensure testing and performance across the product lifecycle. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, documentation of results, and presenting findings to engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant education background and/or industry experiences in semiconductor physics, process, optics, image sensor circuit, and camera system.
• Experience with pixel architecture definition, pixel design, TCAD simulation, sensor characterization and sensor mass production.
• Experiences in software tools for pixel development and data analysis (Synopsys TCAD, Lumerical FDTD, JMP, MATLAB, Excel, etc).

Responsibilities

• Evaluating pixel technology from global image sensor vendors.
• Collaborating with global image sensor suppliers to develop new image sensors for different applications.
• Ensuring testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance.
• Documenting and presenting results to internal and external engineering teams.
• Collaborating cross-functionally to develop next generation camera products and features.

Skills

Semiconductor physics

Image sensor

Camera system

Pixel architecture

Sensor characterization

Mass production

Synopsys TCAD

Lumerical FDTD

JMP

MATLAB

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in semiconductor physics / optics / image sensor / camera system

Master's degree or Ph.D. in image sensor pixel development (preferred)

Tools

Synopsys TCAD

Lumerical FDTD

JMP

MATLAB

Excel

Job description

Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last. You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.

Description

• Evaluating sophisticated pixel technology from global image sensor vendors.
• Collaborating with global image sensor suppliers to develop new image sensors for different applications.
• Working with internal and external teams to assure that sufficient and correct testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance.
• Documenting and presenting your results to both internal and external engineering teams.
• Multi-functional collaboration to develop next generation camera products and features.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with relevant education background and/or industry experiences in semiconductor physics, process, optics, image sensor circuit, and camera system.
• Experience with pixel architecture definition, pixel design, TCAD simulation, sensor characterization and sensor mass production.
• Experiences in software tools for pixel development and data analysis (Synopsys TCAD, Lumerical FDTD, JMP, MATLAB, Excel, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master or Ph.D. degree and 3+ years relevant industry experience in image sensor pixel and sensor development, sensor characterization, sensor bring up and debug, or wafer level testing.
• Expertise in image sensor pixel technology, industry trends and technical challenges, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor applications, and integration into camera systems.
• Track record of creating innovations and new solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, teamwork and leadership skills.

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 $175,000 and $308,500, 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.

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