Optical Systems Engineer

4 days ago


Cupertino, California, United States Apple Full time
Job Summary

As a member of the Hardware Test Engineering team at Apple, you will play a crucial role in developing groundbreaking display technology for the next generation of products. Your work will focus on innovation in the metrology arena for sophisticated optical stacks of display devices.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and evaluate industry-leading metrology solutions to support a range of Apple products
  • Architect image processing algorithms to extract relevant metrics from raw measurements
  • Automate operation of sophisticated measurement systems
  • Analyze large data sets to extract critical knowledge on product performance
  • Provide streamlined and detailed presentations
Requirements
  • 7+ years of experience with optical sensors and systems
  • Strong computational imaging, image processing, and computer vision fundamentals (object detection, segmentation, geometric correction)
  • Practical experience applying principles from geometrical and physical optics (e.g., lens modeling)
  • Proficiency with optical simulation tools (Zemax)
  • Familiarity with color science fundamentals
  • Hands-on experience prototyping bench-top optical systems
  • Programming fundamentals (C/C++), familiarity with Python, Bash, MATLAB
  • Self-motivated, independent, and takes initiative
  • Resourceful, prepared to champion work in front of a large group, and enjoys working in multi-functional teams
Education & Experience

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, etc.

Compensation & Benefits

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 $165,500 and $293,800, 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.



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