Optical Simulation Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
On-site
Location
Cupertino, CA
Salary
$147,400–$272,100 / yr
Posted
6 days ago

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Above market

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This role $210k
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About Apple Inc

Apple Inc. is a multinational technology company known for designing and manufacturing consumer electronics, software, and online services, including the iPhone, Mac, iPad, and App Store. Industry: Consumer Electronics & Software

Apple Inc currently has 1777 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Optical Simulation Engineer

The Optical Engineering team within Camera Core Technology Engineering is seeking a Simulation Development Engineer at the senior level to develop state-of-the-art end-to-end modeling and simulation solutions for optical imaging systems. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to create innovative simulation pipelines, validating these tools, deploying algorithms on cloud platforms, performing data analysis, and generating reports. The ideal candidate will have expertise in programming languages such as Python, Matlab, or C/C++, along with experience using Zemax and Code V for optical system simulations. Additionally, the role requires strong communication skills, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and proficiency in cloud computing technologies. This position is integral to providing early feedback on product design and enabling novel simulation pipelines for future Apple technologies.

What you'll do

  • Develop optical and imaging simulation capabilities to inform design decisions for new technologies.
  • Validate and scale up simulation pipelines for internal use.
  • Deploy simulation algorithms on cloud computing platforms.
  • Analyze data from simulations and generate reports for review.
  • Support and document internal simulation tools across various projects.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in Optics, Imaging Science, Physics, EE, CS, ME, or related field.
  • Programming experience in Python, Matlab, C/C++/C#.
  • Experience modeling and simulating optical systems using Zemax, Code V.
  • Development of end-to-end simulation solutions for new technologies.
  • Validation and deployment of simulation tools on cloud computing platforms.
  • Data analysis and report generation for design decision-making.

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