Photonics Design Engineer

Apple Inc

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Location
Cupertino, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
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13 days ago
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TL;DR · Photonics Design Engineer

The Photonics Design Engineer joins the Camera Semiconductor Devices organization to explore and develop advanced photonic devices for future applications. This role involves leading large-scale computational modeling and machine learning driven design workflows to bring next-generation optical components from concept to production. Key responsibilities include owning the end-to-end development of computational physics and simulation platforms, implementing deep learning surrogate models, and performing inverse design to optimize device performance under manufacturing tolerances. The engineer will bridge system-level needs with hardware execution for high-performance camera and sensing applications. Required skills include experience in electromagnetics modeling, semiconductor device physics, and data analysis. The position focuses on solving technical challenges in photonic device design, simulation, and evaluation to facilitate strategic engineering decisions and high-volume production.

What you'll do

  • Develop the end-to-end computational physics and simulation platform from first-principle algorithms.
  • Implement deep learning surrogate models and inverse design to optimize device performance.
  • Design and model advanced photonic devices for high-performance camera and sensing applications.
  • Manage end-to-end device simulation and evaluation to identify engineering risks and architectural merits.
  • Coordinate prototype development with external vendors to gather experimental and manufacturing data.
  • Feed experimental data back into machine learning pipelines to optimize high-volume production.
  • Translate system-level requirements into hardware execution and functional optical components.

What we're looking for

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences or an equivalent field.
  • M.S./Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences or an equivalent field (preferred).
  • Experience in semiconductor and photonic device design, development, and data analysis.
  • Experience in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design, and/or Machine Learning.
  • 5+ years’ experience with in-depth understanding and proficiency in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design, and Machine Learning (preferred).
  • Familiarity with semiconductor device physics with experience in device design, development, data analysis, and problem-solving (preferred).
  • Strong aptitude to learn with a proactive attitude, independent problem-solving skills, and excellent teamwork and communication (preferred).

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