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Optical Component Platform Engineer

AT Apple
Apple

Optical Component Platform Engineer

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted: Jun 28, 2024

Role Number:200554797

Do you have a passion for invention and self-challenge? Do you thrive on pushing the limits of what's considered feasible? As part of our Display Technologies group, you'll help ensure our products' displays work beautifully through the successful design, fabrication, and implementation of components in Apple devices. From initial concept to mass production, you'll develop highly innovative displays for the full line of Apple products, including Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Through touch and sight, these displays are how millions of Apple customers connect with our products every single day. Together, you'll collaborate with multifunctional teams across Apple to make each interaction a magical experience to see and touch.

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Description

We are seeking an experienced, hardworking engineer to support the design and integration of Apple's products by leading the investigation of sophisticated optical and electro-optical components inside the Vision Pro system, camera, display optics and sensing modules. You will work with both suppliers and cross-functional teams at Apple to craft the technologies that go into our outstanding products.
  • Robust understanding and technical background in optics, physics and material science.
  • BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience in Optics, Material Science, Physics, Chemistry or equivalent
  • Experience in geometric or diffractive optical component design, process and integration into optical module
  • Experience with nano-optics manufacturing process including deposition, lithography, nano-imprint, etching etc.
  • Knowledge and experience of thin film or nanostructure optical design and modeling, process and characterization
  • Advanced cross-functional coordination and team management
  • Ability to travel 10% of the time, domestic and internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Hands-on experience and proven track record in areas relating to optics, optical coating or advanced semiconductor process technology development
  • Experience with diffraction optics, metasurface optics or silicon-photonics
  • Experience with simulation software for optical, FEA or Multiphysics , such as COMSOL

Pay & 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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.

    Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

More

  • Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We take affirmative action to ensure 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.

Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA, USA
Job ID: apple-200554797-2
Employment Type: Other

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