Photonics Engineer

With new wearable sensors we can better understand ourselves, the physical environment, and the interaction between the two. We're looking for people who want to be part of that mission. Our success depends on exceptional engineers working in an environment that fosters creativity, collaboration, and unconventional problem-solving. If you're motivated to do the greatest work of your career while helping define the next generation of revolutionary and robust Apple products, we'd love to hear from you.

Description

The camera and depth hardware team is responsible for design, development, and validation of camera and electro-optic sensing systems that surprise and delight the consumer with new features. We're seeking an enthusiastic engineer to design and test novel sensor technology. This role involves highly technical and cross-disciplinary knowledge in semi-conductor optical components, optics, lasers, detectors, biological targets, and semi-conductor packaging technologies.","responsibilities":"Drive new technology prototype demonstrations and executive presentations

Identify causal relationships between observed device or sub-system performance and design parameters.

Coordinate, drive and persuade cross functional teams

Develop clear written specifications and develop test tools for verification

Interpret and reconcile empirical data with first-principles analytical and/or numerical simulations

Preferred Qualifications

MS/Ph.D in physics, electrical engineering, optical sensing, or related field

Experience with simulating and testing biological samples using optics

Experience with optical link budgets, including statistical analysis

Experience with silicon photonics

Experience with Free-space optical design and/or simulation experience

Experience with active ranging systems

Minimum Qualifications

BS Degree in physics, electrical engineering, optical sensing, or related field and 10+ years of relevant experience

Experience testing optical devices or optical systems

Experience with test and/or optical data processing automation

Experience writing specifications for optical source or detector components such as imaging sensors, photodetectors, laser sources, non-linear optics, modulators or SPADs

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Pay & Benefits

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 $181,100 and $318,400, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.