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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