Optical Module Engineer
Job Summary
Job Description
Apple is looking for a creative and dedicated Optical Module Engineer to join their team. This role involves defining and delivering innovative optical technologies for next-generation products. The engineer will be responsible for setting critical optical module performance and integration requirements, developing display features, and implementing testing and calibration strategies. The position requires collaboration with internal teams and external suppliers, supporting module development from prototype to mass production, and translating product requirements into essential hardware and features for exceptional optical solutions.
Must have:
- Experience in optical design or architecture for AR/VR.
- Module requirement definition, design, and integration.
- Display/system architecture.
- Optical characterization.
- Numerical modeling.
- Image/video processing and machine learning.
- Human and visual perception.
- Psychophysical studies.
- Strong analytical skills.
- Strong communication skills.
- Strong leadership abilities.
Good to have:
- Development of optical module architectures from concept to MP.
- Experience with display technologies (µOLED, µLED).
- Vendor management.
- Multi-functional collaboration.
- Software/algorithm development.
- Programming (Python, Matlab).
- Display pipeline optimization.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Perks:
- Discretionary employee stock programs (stock options).
- Discounted Apple stock purchase.
- Comprehensive medical and dental coverage.
- Retirement benefits.
- Discounted products and free services.
- Reimbursement for educational expenses (tuition).
- Potential for discretionary bonuses or commission payments.
- Relocation assistance.
11 skills required
Job Details
Do something different! Apple is seeking a creative and dedicated Optical Module Engineer to contribute to the definition and delivery of innovative optical technologies for Apple’s next-generation products. A successful candidate will possess exceptional technical skills and strong communication and leadership abilities to collaborate effectively with various Apple internal cross-functional teams and external suppliers. In this role, you will be instrumental in defining critical optical module performance and integration requirements, developing key display features, and implementing effective testing and calibration strategies. Additionally, you will support the module development process from prototype to mass production. This position provides you with a unique opportunity to translate key product requirements into hardware and features essential for delivering exceptional optical solutions and experiences across Apple’s next-generation products.
- Define optical module and feature requirements, including prototype and validation strategies. - Support daily activities related to build execution, module setup, data analysis, module failure analysis, and system integration. - Facilitate technical discussions with vendors and internal cross-functional teams. - Collaborate to establish optical module test and calibration requirements. - Champion innovation and introduce new technologies to improve Apple’s optical performance and user experience. - Develop prototypes to demonstrate proposed solutions and conduct comprehensive trade-off analysis. - Effectively communicate the advantages, disadvantages, and risks to the broader team.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas: optical design or architecture definition for augmented reality (AR) or virtual reality (VR); module requirement definition, design, and integration; display/system architecture; optical characterization; numerical modeling; image/video processing and machine learning; human and visual perception; and psychophysical studies.
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is a plus: development of optical module architectures from concept phase to MP; display technologies (e.g. µOLED, µLED); vendor management and multi-functional collaboration; software/algorithm development, programming (Python, Matlab); display pipeline optimization.
- Strong analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and leadership abilities.
- M.S. or Ph.D. in Optics, EECS, Physics, or a related field with 4+ years of experience in the relevant industry.
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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