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Pixel Development Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Hybrid (Irvine, CA)$175k - $308.5kFull-timePosted 3d ago

About the role

Camera Technologies role focused on designing and developing camera hardware and workflows from sensor to lens. Responsible for evaluating pixel technology, collaborating with image sensor vendors, ensuring thorough testing, and presenting results to internal and external teams to advance next-generation camera products.

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 assure 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.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree with relevant education background and/or industry experiences in semiconductor physics, process, optics, image sensor circuit, and camera system.
  • Experience with pixel architecture definition, pixel design, TCAD simulation, sensor characterization and sensor mass production.
  • Experiences in software tools for pixel development and data analysis (Synopsys TCAD, Lumerical FDTD, JMP, MATLAB, Excel, etc)
  • Master or Ph.D. degree and 3+ years relevant industry experience in image sensor pixel and sensor development, sensor characterization, sensor bring up and debug, or wafer level testing.
  • Expertise in image sensor pixel technology, industry trends and technical challenges, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor applications, and integration into camera systems.
  • Track record of creating innovations and new solutions.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills, teamwork and leadership skills.

Skills

Required:Pixel technology and image sensor knowledgeTCAD simulationSensor characterizationData analysis softwareCommunication and leadership

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 as well as relocation (where eligible)
  • Apple shareholder opportunities through stock programs
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
Last updated Oct 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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