Exploratory Device Scientist

Job Description

Join Apple's Exploratory Design Group (XDG) as a device scientist/engineer to innovate and develop novel devices for future Apple products.

Requirements

• BS in optoelectronics/electromechanical, optomechanical or similar engineering degree
• Experience setting up lab equipment, including building new lab equipment to test new concepts
• Experience in research process development, fabricating and characterizing photonic devices
• Experience in modeling and designing photonic and electronic devices including using new materials

Responsibilities

• Conceiving, analyzing, modeling, optimizing, and evolving new and emerging concepts and devices for future Apple systems
• Communicating plans and technical results through team meetings, written reports, and presentations
• Participating in the design, prototyping, and characterization of resulting devices and systems
• Balancing risk of novelty and exploration against delivering value, looking beyond traditional boundaries for applications

Benefits

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.