Pixel Development Engineer

Pixel Development Engineer

Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work? As part of our Camera Technologies group, you'll help design the innovative technology that allows each generation of Apple products to produce photos even more incredible than the last.

You'll design and develop groundbreaking ideas for everything involved in our camera systems, from sensor to lens. You'll collaborate with teams across Apple to research, design, develop, test, and qualify camera hardware for Apple products. Together, we'll craft a magical photography experience that redefines what millions of customers can expect from their cameras.

Responsibilities

• Evaluating sophisticated pixel technology from global image sensor vendors.
• Collaborating with global image sensor suppliers to develop new image sensors for different applications.
• Working with internal and external teams to ensure that sufficient and correct testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance.
• Documenting and presenting your results to both internal and external engineering teams.
• Multi-functional collaboration to develop next-generation camera products and features.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and relevant years of industry experience.
• Experience in image sensor pixel and sensor development, sensor characterisation, sensor bring-up and debug, or wafer-level testing.
• Familiar with image sensor technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage, and integration into camera systems.
• Be aware of general industry trends and technical challenges.
• Hands-on experience with silicon bring up, sensor characterization and issue debug. Ability to innovate and build new and unique solutions.
• Experience with data analysis tools (JMP, MATLAB, Excel, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in the relevant fields.
• Knowledgeable in all aspects of sensor usage to efficiently work with and support the camera team.
• Excellent communication skills and proven teamwork and leadership skills!
• Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.