Optical Component Platform Engineer at Apple

SummaryPosted: Role Number:200554797Do 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.DescriptionWe 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.Minimum QualificationsRobust 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 equivalentExperience in geometric or diffractive optical component design, process and integration into optical moduleExperience 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 characterizationAdvanced cross-functional coordination and team managementAbility to travel 10% of the time, domestic and internationally.Preferred QualificationsHands-on experience and proven track record in areas relating to optics, optical coating or advanced semiconductor process technology developmentExperience with diffraction optics, metasurface optics or silicon-photonicsExperience with simulation software for optical, FEA or Multiphysics , such as COMSOLPay & BenefitsAt 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.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
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