Optical Sensing Systems Engineer

1 week ago


Sunnyvale, California, United States Apple Inc. Full time
Optical Sensing Systems Engineer

The Vision Products Group (VPG) at Apple is in search of a highly skilled individual to fill the role of Optical Sensing Systems Engineer. In this position, you will be tasked with breaking down use cases, formulating the operational theory for sensor constellations, and creating innovative analytical tools. Your role will involve assessing sensing hardware architectures for spatial computing platforms through simulation, rigorous testing, and comprehensive analysis.

You will collaborate closely with experts across various domains, including sensor hardware, signal processing, algorithms, and both mechanical and electrical engineering. This collaboration will enable you to conduct system-level trade-offs and deliver thorough evaluations of architectural alternatives. A solid background in sensor system modeling, data analytics, and software module development is essential. Additionally, a strong grasp of sensor physics, systems analysis, and algorithm creation is required. Experience across the complete product lifecycle is highly advantageous. A passion for developing intricate systems in a multidisciplinary team environment and meeting tight deadlines is crucial.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Evaluate optical sensing systems to address diverse use cases.
  2. Conduct simulations to establish system and module-level specifications for cameras, optical depth sensors, and IMU systems.
  3. Design, develop, and prototype effective analysis algorithms.
  4. Provide insights on trade-offs among various sensor hardware, software, and algorithms.
  5. Execute extensive data analysis and create validation metrics.
  6. Present findings at an executive level.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Physics, or a Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • Experience in system architecture development, sensor systems analysis, and modeling.
  • Strong foundational knowledge of sensors and the effects of impairments on their performance.
  • Exceptional problem-solving abilities in hardware and software.
  • Proficient in software development using C/C++, Python, and MATLAB.
  • Experience in algorithm prototyping and development.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Solid understanding of optical and/or IMU sensors and their signal processing.
  • Experience with large-scale data analysis and statistical techniques.
  • Excellent communication, documentation, and presentation skills.

Compensation:

  • At Apple, base pay is one component of our total compensation package, determined within a range. This structure allows for growth and development within the role. The base pay range for this position is between $170,700 and $300,200, influenced by your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

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