DFM Automation & AI Tools Development Engineer

Join a team focused on automating the perfection of Apple’s products
Being creative to making sure environmental impact is a priority in Apple’s design decisions
Craft transformative tools to drive design intelligence at Apple
Enable inspiring product design by leveraging data-driven insights to designers
Work with a diverse array of data types spanning geometric data, image data, network/graph data, time-series
Opportunities to work on algorithms, models, web-app development
Challenge the historical methods of doing things.
Support development of automated ECAD and DRC checks based on field learnings.
Develop automated tools to improve the efficiency of the design review and manufacturing process.
Create dashboards and other data product deliverables to summarize large data sets.
Maintain and continually improve data quality of complex, high volume data systems.

Experience with scripting, development or advance use of EDA tools for PCB or FPC analysis
3+ years proficiency with one or more programming language including Python, C++, Rust, Swift, and/or JavaScript
BS or higher in mechanical, computer or software engineering (or similar)

Ability to work with a cross-functional team to define requirements and suitable metrics for the performance of new products and software tools
Expertise in processing, transforming, and visualizing structured/unstructured data
Proficiency with web technologies, HTML, and web APIs
Understanding of ML and deep learning or reinforcement learning models
Experience with cloud computing systems and containerization
Familiarity with DevOps practices, Agile methodologies, and Git version control

Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish.

The people here at Apple don’t just create products — they create the kind of wonder that’s revolutionized entire industries. It’s the diversity of those people and their ideas that inspires the innovation that runs through everything we do, from amazing technology to industry-leading environmental efforts.

Join Apple, and help us leave the world better than we found it. Apple products are as alluring on the inside as they are on the outside. Inside every one of our products, are some of the world's most challenging consumer PCBA and Flex designs. Imagine yourself as a select member of the team that brings these assemblies from concept to high volume manufacturing.

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $141,800 and $258,600, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation. Learn more about Apple Benefits

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant

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