Pixel Development Intern

Job Description:

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Multifaceted, amazing people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? At Apple, we are pushing the boundary of what is possible to improve the lives of our customers. Apple is an Equal Opportunity Employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We also take affirmative action to offer employment and advancement opportunities to all applicants, including minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Apple will not discriminate or retaliate against applicants who inquire about, disclose, or discuss their compensation or that of other applicants.

Description

As a key member of the Core Sensing Devices team, you will be responsible for the modeling, design, optimization, and characterization of pixels/photodiodes, and 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.

Responsibilities

* 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 assure 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

* Currently pursuing a BS, or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or a related field.
* At the end of the internship, you must return to school to continue your education or the internship must be the last requirement for you to graduate.
* English language fluency (written and verbal)
* Proficiency in modeling and data analysis tools (e.g. Python, MATLAB, etc.)
* Programming skills to develop or adapt software/firmware for characterization purposes.
* Experience in model-based design with advanced math skills.
* Excellent analytical and problem solving skills.
* Background in solid-state electronic devices with solid understanding of device physics.

Preferred Qualifications

* Experience in electro-optical characterization of imaging solutions.
* Hands-on experience in optical device simulation (TCAD). Basic knowledge of process development (CMOS).
* Ideal candidates are familiar with image sensor technology, image sensor performance metrics, image sensor usage, and integration into camera systems