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Silicon Photonics Design Engineer - Biophotonics

1 week ago Cupertino, CA

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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.","responsibilities":"Design, simulation, and characterization of silicon photonic components to enable the next generation of photonic integrated circuits.

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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

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields

Experience with simulation and modeling of photonic components

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Client-provided location(s): Cupertino, CA
Job ID: apple-200627680-0836_rxr-658
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-11-10T19:05:27

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  • Health and Wellness

    • Parental Benefits

      • Work Flexibility

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          • Vacation and Time Off

            • Financial and Retirement

              • Professional Development

                • Diversity and Inclusion

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