As a Photonics Design Engineer at Apple, you will explore and develop advanced photonic devices for future applications within the Camera Semiconductor Devices organization. This fast-paced role involves leading computational modeling and machine learning driven design workflows. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams and external vendors to bring next-generation optical components from concept to production. Your work will focus on managing device simulation and evaluation while communicating engineering risks and architectural merits to facilitate strategic decision-making.

• B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences or an equivalent field.
• Experience in semiconductor and photonic device design and development.
• Experience in data analysis.
• Experience in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design and/or Machine Learning.
• M.S./Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences or an equivalent field.
• 5+ years of experience with in-depth understanding and proficiency in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design and Machine Learning.
• Familiarity with semiconductor device physics.

• Lead large-scale computational modeling and machine learning driven design workflows.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors.
• Manage end-to-end device simulation and evaluation.
• Use data-driven insights to communicate engineering risks and architectural merits.
• Facilitate strategic decision-making.

• 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.