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# Exploratory Device Scientist - Platform Architecture

- **Company:** Apple Inc.
- **Location:** Cupertino, CA, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $184,700 - $277,600
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computing Platforms, Python (Programming Language)
- **Published:** November 7, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=796294e5189da46d

## About the Role

* 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.

Preferred Qualifications

 * 10+ years relevant industry experience.
 * PhD in an electro-optical or nanoscale-devices or material-science-of-devices related field.
 * Experience in managing medium to small teams in a research setting.
 * Significant hands-on experience in setting up research laboratory test rigs for nanoscale device test from scratch.
 * Deep understanding of materials physics at the nanoscale and principles of nanoscale devices and their fabrication.
 * Expertise in Python or at least one modern general purpose scientific programming language.
 * Enthusiasm for learning new fields and taking on new challenges and a track record of collaborative innovation.
 * Strong background in analytical thinking, a self-starter with excellent interpersonal skills and a strong work ethic to deliver exploratory research at world-leading levels for the benefit of Apple.