Job Details

Pixel Development Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Jun 11, 2025

Role Number: 200608899

Do you love taking on big challenges that require exceptionally creative solutions? Do you deeply understand how an incredible camera experience should work?

As a key member of the Camera Semiconductor Technologies team, you will be responsible for the modeling, design, optimization, and characterization of pixels/photodiodes and the development of new sensors. In your new role, you will be at the center of efforts to develop new image sensing technology, and you will engage with cross-functional teams working on many aspects of system, module, circuit, and device development.

Description

As a pixel development engineer, your core responsibilities will be:

-Devise, model, design, implement, and characterize pixels and optical detectors for specific applications.
-Development and validation of sensor specifications to engage with internal and external partners.
-Collaborating with global image sensor suppliers to develop new image sensors for different applications.
-Developing and implementing new characterization methods and equipment.
-Documenting and presenting your results to both internal and external engineering teams.
-Working with internal and external teams to ensure that sufficient and correct testing is implemented at all stages to guarantee performance.
-Cross-functional collaboration to develop next-generation imaging products and features.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and relevant industry experience.

• Experience with data analysis tools (JMP or MATLAB or Excel, etc).

Preferred Qualifications

• MS/PhD and 10+ years of relevant industry experience.

• Experience in image sensor pixel and sensor development, sensor characterization, 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.

• Experience with general industry trends and technical challenges.

• Knowledgeable enough in all aspects of sensor usage that you can efficiently work with and support the camera team.

• Basic knowledge of process development (CMOS).

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Background in solid-state electronic devices with a solid understanding of device physics.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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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