Senior Optical Validation Engineer, Display Tech

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental cover

Relocation assistance

Employee stock program opportunities

Discretionary bonuses or commissions

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Apple Inc. in San Francisco seeks an experienced optical engineer to validate end-to-end optical models bridging design, testing, and manufacturing.

You will lead simulations, plan experiments, and translate findings into actionable design guidance in a fast-paced hardware environment. The role emphasizes independent work, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication across product design, manufacturing, and integration teams.

Qualifications

• BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field
• Experience correlating optical simulations with measured hardware performance
• Proficient with one or more optical simulation tools (LightTools, Zemax, FDTD, RCWA, Code V)

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design validation for next-generation optical display components
• Own the development and validation of optical simulation capabilities and closing the simulation-measurement feedback loop using real build data
• Define characterization pipelines, build plans, and data architecture to establish rigorous validation and translate insights cross-functionally
• Define critical performance metrics and develop specifications to guarantee component performance in high-volume manufacturing builds
• Drive failure mode analysis and root-cause diagnosis across optical components to support build-critical issues
• Analyze results, produce reports, and communicate findings to cross-functional teams

Skills

Optical simulation

Cross-functional leadership

Design validation

Data analysis (Python/ Matlab)

Hands-on optical metrology

High-volume manufacturing experience

Education

BS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field

Masters or PhD in Optical Engineering or related field

Tools

LightTools

Zemax

FDTD

RCWA

Code V

Job description

Apple Inc. in San Francisco seeks an experienced optical engineer to validate end-to-end optical models bridging design, testing, and manufacturing.

You will lead simulations, plan experiments, and translate findings into actionable design guidance in a fast-paced hardware environment. The role emphasizes independent work, meticulous attention to detail, and strong communication across product design, manufacturing, and integration teams.