DFM Automation & AI Tools Development Engineer

DFM Automation & AI Tools Development Engineer

Imagine yourself as a select member of the team that brings Apple's assemblies from concept to high volume manufacturing. Join a team focused on automating the perfection of Apple's products. Being creative to making sure environmental impact is a priority in Apple's design decisions. Craft transformative tools to drive design intelligence at Apple. Enable inspiring product design by leveraging data-driven insights to designers. Work with a diverse array of data types spanning geometric data, image data, network/graph data, time-series. Opportunities to work on algorithms, models, web-app development. Challenge the historical methods of doing things. Support development of automated ECAD and DRC checks based on field learnings. Develop automated tools to improve the efficiency of the design review and manufacturing process. Create dashboards and other data product deliverables to summarize large data sets. Maintain and continually improve data quality of complex, high volume data systems.

Experience with scripting, development or advance use of EDA tools for PCB or FPC analysis. 3+ years proficiency with one or more programming language including Python, C++, Rust, Swift, and/or JavaScript. BS or higher in mechanical, computer or software engineering (or similar).

Ability to work with a cross-functional team to define requirements and suitable metrics for the performance of new products and software tools. Expertise in processing, transforming, and visualizing structured/unstructured data. Proficiency with web technologies, HTML, and web APIs. Understanding of ML and deep learning or reinforcement learning models. Experience with cloud computing systems and containerization. Familiarity with DevOps practices, Agile methodologies, and Git version control.

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 $147,400 and $272,100, 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.

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.