Optical Sensing HW - Electrical Engineer

Cupertino Until 9/22/2026 3+ years exp First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

The Sensing Systems team integrates optical, capacitive, 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 to interact with users and the environment in ways never invented before. Join us in crafting solutions the world doesn't know of yet. The Optical Sensing team is looking for electrical engineers with analog, 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

You will design, develop, and launch next-generation optical sensing technologies. You will analyze data to draw conclusions, enhance product design and manufacturability, and drive failure analysis. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams - including Optical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Process Engineers, Reliability Engineers, Test Engineers, and Software Engineers-to deliver state-of-the-art sensing.

Minimum Qualifications

Strong electrical engineering background in analog and mixed-signal system-level circuit design, sensor design, modeling, and analog circuit simulations experiences
Hands-on experience with board-level circuit design and lab equipment (microscopes, detector, light sources etc)
Scripting experience for data analysis and automation
Business travel up to 10% as required
BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant proven industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

Optical Sensor and systems integration experience preferred
Experience in ANSYS, SPICE, or similar simulation and modeling tools
Experience supporting volume manufacturing, including test design, failure analysis, and statistical
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and solid collaboration and leadership skills
Strong teamwork abilities and self-motivation to tackle technical challenges
MS or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics

About this role

Summary

Design, develop, and analyze optical sensing hardware and circuits.

Job title

Optical Sensing HW - Electrical Engineer

Experience level

3+ years

Minimum experience

3+ years exp

Industry

technology

Location requirements

Cupertino, on-site, no remote work allowed

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

analog circuit designboard-level designlab equipmentscripting

Preferred skills

optical sensorsANSYSSPICEfailure analysis

Specializations

analog designmixed-signal circuitssensor designoptics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Cupertino, CA, USA

On-site City