Apple · 15 hours ago
Photonics Engineer
Cupertino, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$181K/yr - $318K/yr
10+ years expApple is seeking a Photonics Engineer to join their camera and depth hardware team, responsible for the design, development, and validation of innovative camera and electro-optic sensing systems. The role involves designing and testing novel sensor technology, requiring expertise in semi-conductor optical components and optics.
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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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
Retirement benefits
A range of discounted products and free services
Reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
Discretionary bonuses or commission payments
Relocation
Company
Apple
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10001+ employees
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CEO
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