Pixel Development Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States Hardware

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 $184,700 and $324,800, 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. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits
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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. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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Apple accepts applications to this posting on an ongoing basis.

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