Silicon Photonics Design Engineer - Biophotonics
AppleJob Title
Silicon Photonics Design Engineer - Biophotonics
Role Summary
Design and develop integrated silicon photonic devices and components to enable next-generation sensing applications for Apple products. Work within an optical science team and collaborate with cross-functional engineering groups to simulate, prototype, and characterize photonic components and sensor concepts.
Experience Level
Senior - requires substantial industry experience (minimum 10 years relevant industry experience listed).
Responsibilities
Deliver design, simulation, and characterization of silicon photonic components and support integration into photonic integrated circuits.
- Design and simulate passive and active silicon photonic components on SOI platforms.
- Develop and validate component and circuit-level models; perform circuit simulation and analysis.
- Plan and execute device characterization and optical measurements to verify designs.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to demonstrate photonic components and sensor concepts.
- Troubleshoot fabrication and measurement issues; iterate on designs based on experimental data.
Requirements
Core skills and experience required or strongly preferred for successful performance in the role.
- Minimum of 10 years of relevant industry experience (experience requirement extracted to Education Requirements for degree language).
- Experience with simulation and modeling of photonic components.
- Hands-on experience with optical measurement techniques and device characterization.
- Proven ability to work in cross-disciplinary engineering teams and deliver prototypes.
- Nice-to-have: experience with SOI platform design, MUX/DeMUX design, polarization management, high-order mode mitigation, circuit simulation tools.
- Nice-to-have: strong programming and data-analysis skills (Python, Matlab, JMP, or similar).
Education Requirements
Minimum: Bachelor's degree plus a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience. Preferred: Master’s or PhD in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent fields. Equivalent practical experience may be considered where stated.
About the Company
Company: Apple
Headquarters: Cupertino, California, United States
Apple is a multinational technology company that designs, manufactures, and sells consumer electronics, software, and online services. Known for its innovative products such as the iPhone, Mac computers, and iPad, Apple emphasizes a strong commitment to high-quality design and user experience.
