
Silicon Photonics Design Engineer - Biophotonics
Required skills
- Physics
- Optics
- Electrical Engineering
- simulation
- modeling
- photonic components
- sensing applications
Nice to have
- optoelectronics
- photonics
- semiconductor devices
- passive components
- active components
- SOI platforms
Role summary
Apple is seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer with a focus on Biophotonics to develop novel integrated photonic devices for breakthrough sensing applications. You will be part of an optical science team, collaborating with multi-disciplinary groups to design, simulate, and characterize silicon photonic components for next-generation photonic integrated circuits. The role requires a strong background in physics, optics, or electrical engineering, with experience in simulation and modeling of photonic components. Preferred qualifications include advanced degrees, deep understanding of optoelectronics and photonics, extensive design experience on SOI platforms, and proficiency in programming and data analysis.
Description
Apple is looking for a Photonics Design Engineer to work on the development of novel integrated photonic devices that will enable breakthrough sensing applications in Apple products. You will work within an optical science team and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to demonstrate new photonic components and sensor concepts. The candidate will be responsible for design, simulation, and characterization of silicon photonic components to enable the next generation of photonic integrated circuits.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields Experience with simulation and modeling of photonic components
Preferred Qualifications
3+ years of relevant industry experience Master’s or PhD degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields Deep understanding of optoelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor devices Extensive design and modeling experiences of passive and active components on SOI platforms Experience in designing MUX/DeMUX components Experience in circuit simulation, high order mode mitigation or polarization management Good understanding of optical measurement techniques and hands-on experience in device characterization Strong programming skills and proficiency in statistical data analysis in Python, Matlab, JMP or similar.
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