Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Engineer

Apple Inc

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TL;DR · Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Engineer

The Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Eng joins the hardware team to lead silicon photonics packaging technology development for next-generation optical interconnects. This role focuses on developing high-efficient optical I/O module architectures, assembly processes, and optical coupling designs for single-mode fiber packaging. The engineer will design and model silicon photonic devices, simulate packaging architectures, and prototype integrated photonic packages while correlating simulations with optical and electrical measurements. Key responsibilities include collaborating with cross-functional teams to enable scalable designs and working with vendors and foundries to move solutions from concept to high-volume manufacturing. Required skills include experience with Lumerical, Zemax, or COMSOL, CMOS BEOL wafer scale processing, flip chip assembly, and fiber-coupled device measurement. The work addresses technical challenges in thermal, signal integrity, and performance optimization.

What you'll do

  • Design and model silicon photonic devices and optical interconnects to optimize coupling, thermal, and signal integrity.
  • Develop and simulate optical packaging architectures integrating photonic chips, fibers, and electronics using specialized simulation tools.
  • Prototype and characterize integrated photonic packages by correlating simulations with optical and electrical measurements.
  • Lead the development of silicon photonics engine module architecture and co-packaging solutions.
  • Establish optical coupling designs and manufacturing processes optimized for performance, reliability, yield, and cost.
  • Drive micro-optical component assembly and interface characterization through innovation work with vendors, foundries, and OSATs.
  • Define assembly baseline processes and determine the package bill of materials.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
  • M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics (Optics major), Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field (preferred).
  • Minimum 5 years of work experience in the related field with an M.S. and/or Ph.D. (preferred).
  • Strong theoretical background in optics and photonics fundamentals, device/module integration (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience in packaging and measuring fiber-coupled devices (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience in optical component design, simulation, qualification, and fiber assembly using active and passive alignment tools (preferred).
  • Hands-on experience with CMOS BEOL wafer scale processing and flip chip assembly (CoC, CoW, WLP, etc.) (preferred).
  • Experience with silicon photonics device laser, modulator, PD, and passive components such as Si WG, MUX/DeMUX (preferred).

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