Apple is seeking a Photonics Design Engineer to join their optical science team, focusing on the development of innovative integrated photonic devices for sensing applications in Apple products. The role involves collaboration with a multi-disciplinary group to demonstrate new photonic components and sensor concepts. The engineer will leverage their expertise to design, simulate, and characterize silicon photonic components. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking products that enhance customer experiences.

• BS degree and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
• Master's or PhD degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields
• Experience with simulation and modeling of photonic components
• Deep understanding of optoelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor devices
• Extensive design and modeling experience 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

• Design, simulate, and characterize silicon photonic components
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to demonstrate new photonic components and sensor concepts
• Enable the next generation of photonic integrated circuits
• Work on challenges related to integrated photonic devices for sensing applications

• Employees at Apple are often offered comprehensive benefits that support physical and mental well-being—flexible medical plans, confidential counseling, onsite wellness centers at major campuses, and resources for fitness and daily life. Families typically receive fertility support, paid parental leave with gradual return, caregiving leave, and dependent-care guidance, while financial perks commonly include stock grants (with purchase discounts), 401(k) matching, and income-protection coverage. Employees also see robust time off, Apple University learning and tuition reimbursement, donation matching and paid volunteer hours, and deep product and partner discounts.