Job Details

Optical Sensing HW - Sensing System HW Engineer - EE

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Role Number: 200602289

The Sensing Systems team integrates capacitive, optical, MEMS, and magnetic sensors across a variety of Apple products such as the Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and more. Bring devices to life and enable them interact with users and the environment in ways never envisioned before. Join us in crafting solutions the world doesn't know of yet.

The Optical Sensing team is looking for electrical engineers who knows analog, has board-level design experience and is a hard-working go-getter. Experience with photodiode front-ends, LED/VCSEL drivers, and basic optics is a plus.

Description

• Sensor design/modeling and analog circuit simulations
• Schematic design of boards and flexible assemblies
• Future technology scoping and proof-of-concept investigations
• Business travel to support product development

Cross-functional Responsibilities:

• Manage cross-functional technical development of sensors
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Mechanical Engineering, Firmware Engineering, and Process Engineering, to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions
• Ability to present to Executive Management on key developments / issues
• Contribute technical assessments to strategic decision-making relating to technology and investments

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong electrical engineering background in analog and mixed-signal system-level circuit design, hands-on experience with board-level circuit design

• Experience in MATLAB, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools, scripting experience for data analysis and automation

• Experience with photodiode front-ends, LED/VCSEL drivers, and basic optics knowledge is required

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Sensor and systems integration experience preferred

• Experience with optical sensing systems is a plus

• Experience with design and bring-up of optical assemblies and platforms comprising of electro-optical and mechanical components is a plus

• Experience with CAD modeling and rapid prototyping is a plus

• M.S./PhD in Electrical Engineering. Industry experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

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 $143,100 and $264,200, 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. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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