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Display Optical Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Cupertino)$129.3k - $225.3kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Role in Apple’s Display Technologies group focusing on optical simulation, design, and validation for next-generation Apple displays. From concept to mass production, contributes to highly innovative display components for Apple devices and collaborates with multifunctional teams and overseas suppliers.

Responsibilities

  • Display module optical design and preliminary specifications with justifications
  • Characterize prototypes and perform large-set data analysis on manufacturing build units
  • Develop sophisticated metrics to quantify image quality with corresponding specifications
  • Drive failure analysis on display optical issues and develop corresponding mitigations
  • Develop optical component technologies for future display implementation

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in physics, optics, or related fields
  • Expertise in optics, physics, optical components (lens, film, thin film coating etc), image processing, machine learning, or computer science
  • Proficiency in programming languages (MATLAB, Python etc) and statistical tools (JMP etc) to solve practical engineering problems
  • Strong analytical & critical thinking, and problem-solving skills
  • Concise & effective verbal and written communication and presentation skills in English
  • Ability to travel overseas

Skills

Required:OpticsImage processingProgramming (MATLAB, Python)Statistical analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments (potential)
  • relocation assistance
  • participation in Apple stock programs (employee stock purchase plan, discretionary RSUs)
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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