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Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer

Apple

Location

Cupertino, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/26/2026

Compensation

Not listed

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202699.0% approval+30% YoY
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Job description

The Optoelectronic Test Development Engineer will be part of the Camera Semiconductor Technologies group, focusing on the research, design, and development of test hardware for mass production. This role involves calibrating, characterizing, and testing semiconductor photonic devices for Apple products. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop test algorithms and hardware solutions. The position requires a strong background in semiconductor optoelectronic testing and excellent communication skills.

Requirements

  • BS degree in a relevant field
  • 10 years of experience working with semiconductor optoelectronic test, including lasers and image sensors
  • Experience managing external suppliers to deliver hardware solutions
  • MS or PhD degree is preferred
  • Demonstrated capability to work with international teams and lead global suppliers
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Some knowledge of computer vision techniques, such as image processing
  • Experience with high-level scientific computing languages like MATLAB or Python
  • Hands-on experience with lab instrumentation and bench-level components
  • Work experience in a wafer fab environment

Responsibilities

  • Develop and integrate test hardware for a mass production environment
  • Craft and develop solutions for calibrating and characterizing semiconductor photonic devices
  • Work on test algorithm and hardware development during the engineering stage
  • Collaborate with SW/HW cross-functional teams to ensure successful project outcomes

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.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Apple Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

1,065

FY2026

Approval rate

99.0%

FY2026

LCA certified

9,221

FY2026

Entry-level share

5.6%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+30%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-35%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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