Vision Pro Display Technology Engineer

Apple Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 129,300 - 225,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock purchase plan

RSU/stock awards

Discretionary bonuses

Relocation assistance

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental coverage

Retirement benefits

Employee discounts and services

Job summary

Apple Inc. is seeking a role focused on defining next‑gen architecture for Apple Vision products in Sunnyvale, CA. You will prototype, define hardware/silicon, software and algorithms, and work hands‑on from concept to executive demos.

You will compare display/optics tech, define system requirements and specs, and drive innovation to elevate display performance and user experience across products.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in electronics/EE is required.
• Experience in display backplane design, display pipeline, image processing, DSP, or display architecture modeling is required.

Responsibilities

• Define next‑gen architecture for Apple Vision products.
• Compare and scope display and optics technologies for performance, manufacturability and cost.
• Define detailed specs for display panel, ASICs, software/firmware, and test/calibration procedures.
• Promote innovation to improve display performance and user experience.

Skills

Display backplane

Display pipeline

Image processing

Architecture modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in EE or related field

Tools

DSP

Job description

In this role, you will be the focal point of defining next‑gen architecture for Apple Vision products. The position allows you to work on a wide range of topics including prototyping, hardware & silicon definition, software & algorithm development, hands‑on characterization, concept demo to executives.

Description

Compare and scope display and optics technologies, analyse the trade‑offs between performance, manufacturability and cost.

Define architecture for new display technologies with understanding of system requirement, display & optical behavior, human perception.

Define detailed specs including the display panel, driving ASICs, software/firmware algorithms and test/calibration procedure.

Promote innovation and new technology to improve Apple’s display performance and user experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of a bachelor's degree
• Experience in the following areas: display backplane design, display pipeline, image processing, digital single processing, and/or display architecture electrical and optical modeling.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum in Electrical engineering or related field with 3 years of relevant proven experience
• Good communication and leadership skills, with experience collaborating efficiently across internal teams and vendor teams.
• Capability in theoretical analysis, as well as system characterization and modeling.
• Hands‑on experimental ability with prototyping experience.
• Experiences in following area is a plus: optics, device physics, or machine learning.

Compensation and Benefits

Base pay range for this role is between $129,300 and $225,300 and will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become Apple shareholders through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs, receive discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and 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 reimbursed educational expenses—such as tuition—related to advancing your career at Apple. This role might also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, commission payments, and relocation.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

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. Our culture, benefits, and digital tools reflect this commitment, welcoming diverse perspectives and fostering a sense of belonging.