Apple's Biophotonics group is seeking a scientist to join their R&D team focused on developing innovative bio-sensing technologies. The role involves advancing the accuracy and physiological realism of skin optical models and integrating them into shared simulation infrastructure. Candidates will work with a team that has expertise in tissue modeling, multivariate analysis, and simulation development. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking products that enhance customer experiences.

• BSEE degree is required.
• Experience modeling light-tissue interactions, ideally in skin.
• Proficiency in Python programming.
• Advanced degree (M.S or Ph.D.) in physics, applied physics, biomedical optics, engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience with Monte Carlo ray tracing.
• Experience with biomedical optics simulations, including translating human skin anatomy and physiology into optical models and validating against experimental data.
• Experience applying multivariate analysis methods such as principal component analysis to interpret optical data.
• Experience with scientific computing, including maintaining and extending simulation pipelines, adding new features, and writing tests.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, teamwork, and attention to detail.

• Advance the accuracy and physiological realism of skin optical models.
• Integrate skin optical models into shared simulation infrastructure.
• Collaborate with the R&D team on developing bio-sensing technologies.
• Utilize multivariate analysis methods to interpret optical data.
• Maintain and extend simulation pipelines while adding new features.

• 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.