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Optical Sensing HW - Algorithm and Modeling Engineer

Apple - Cupertino, United States of America

Posted May 5, 2026

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Salary
$181K-$318K From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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U.S. role benchmark (BLS OEWS)
$116,543 U.S. median for this role
Projected growth (BLS Employment Projections)
+9.8% - Much faster than average

114% above the BLS role benchmark for software engineering aggregate.

Matched to SOC 15-1252 - Software Engineering aggregate by role bucket.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, OEWS, May 2024 and Employment Projections, 2024-2034.

Role

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Engineering From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
Seniority
Mid From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026

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Public-company From the posting source checked Jun 20, 2026
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About this role

Optical Sensing HW - Algorithm and Modeling Engineer Cupertino, United States of America Design, develop, and launch next-generation optical-sensing technologies. The optical sensing team integrates optical sensors across a variety of Apple products such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch. The optical sensing team is looking for someone to develop models and algorithms to describe complex interactions between optical systems. Strong numerical simulation skills and optics knowledge is required. Join us in crafting solutions the world doesn't know of yet. You will be developing numerical algorithms that enable the integration of optical sensors into our products. You will be expected to characterize complex optical/electrical interactions and develop models to describe their behavior. You will develop algorithms based on those models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams (including Optical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, and Hardware Test Engineering) to integrate those algorithms into the calibration and operation of our products' state-of-the-art sensing solutions. Develop numerical models for complex optical/electrical systems Develop compensation and calibration algorithms based on those models Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate algorithms into our products and factories Characterize system behavior to drive model development and validation Minimum Qualifications: Experience with optical simulation and characterization of optical sensors Strong mathematical/numerical simulation skills, including programming in MATLAB, Python, or similar BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience Preferred Qualifications: Experience developing calibration algorithms for optical systems Knowledge of display technology and/or Electrical Engineering Experience with optical lab equipment (spectrometers, detector, oscilloscope, etc.) and lab experiments Excellent

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