Display Technologist

Apple • Cupertino, CA

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About The Position

Apple's Hardware Technologies team develops displays, and the Panel Technologies team develops display technology. The Display Technologist will participate in the display design process and develop algorithms that enable advanced display technologies while supporting performance and reliability. The work focuses on interactions between OLEDs and thin-film transistor backplanes.

The role involves understanding sophisticated electro-optical systems and turning that knowledge into practical design and algorithmic solutions. The technologist will break down complex display-physics problems and develop solutions that balance performance with product longevity. The work also involves analyzing and visualizing large display-performance datasets using statistical frameworks, and collaborating with Display Engineering, Silicon Design, Software Engineering, and manufacturing partners. The role requires communicating technical findings to varied audiences and translating complex concepts into actionable engineering decisions.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Material Science, or Electrical Engineering, plus 10 years of experience.
• Experience using Python and MATLAB for large-scale data collection and analysis.
• Experience with thin-film wave optics and geometric optics modeling.
• Strong analytical thinking and creative problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of sophisticated electro-optical systems.

Nice To Haves

• MS or PhD degree plus 8 years of experience.
• Deep understanding of OLED device principles.
• Experience with the latest consumer electronics display technologies.
• Ability to communicate technical problems and challenges clearly and effectively across cross-functional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Participate in display design and develop algorithms for advanced display technologies.
• Develop solutions to complex display-physics problems that balance performance and product longevity.
• Use data processing, visualization, and statistical methods to analyze display-performance datasets.
• Collaborate with Display Engineering, Silicon Design, Software Engineering, and manufacturing partners.
• Communicate technical findings to varied audiences and translate complex concepts into engineering decisions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior