Pixel Development Engineer

Apple Inc

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Work type
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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
Posted
11 days ago
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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

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TL;DR · Pixel Development Engineer

As a Pixel Development Engineer within the Camera Technologies group, you will design and develop groundbreaking technology for camera systems, spanning from sensors to lenses. Your daily responsibilities include evaluating sophisticated pixel technology from global image sensor vendors and collaborating with suppliers to develop new sensors for various applications. You will work with internal and external teams to implement testing at all stages to guarantee performance, while documenting and presenting results to engineering teams. The role requires expertise in semiconductor physics, process, optics, and image sensor circuits. You will utilize specific software tools including Synopsys TCAD, Lumerical FDTD, JMP, MATLAB, and Excel. This position focuses on pixel architecture definition, TCAD simulation, sensor characterization, and mass production to solve technical challenges in image sensor performance and integration.

What you'll do

  • Evaluate sophisticated pixel technology from global image sensor vendors.
  • Collaborate with global suppliers to develop new image sensors for various applications.
  • Implement correct testing at all stages to guarantee hardware performance.
  • Document and present technical results to internal and external engineering teams.
  • Develop next-generation camera products and features through multi-functional collaboration.
  • Perform pixel architecture definition, pixel design, and TCAD simulations.
  • Conduct sensor characterization and manage sensor mass production.

What we're looking for

  • Bachelor’s degree with relevant education or industry experience in semiconductor physics, process, optics, image sensor circuit, and camera systems.
  • Experience with pixel architecture definition, pixel design, TCAD simulation, sensor characterization, and sensor mass production.
  • Experience with software tools for pixel development and data analysis including Synopsys TCAD, Lumerical FDTD, JMP, MATLAB, and Excel.
  • Master or Ph.D. degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience in image sensor pixel and sensor development (preferred).
  • Expertise in image sensor pixel technology, industry trends, performance metrics, and integration into camera systems (preferred).
  • Track record of creating innovations and new solutions (preferred).
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, teamwork, and leadership skills (preferred).

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