Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Engineer

Apple Inc

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San Francisco, CA
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$184,700–$324,800 / yr
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2 days ago
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TL;DR · Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Engineer

JOB TITLE: Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Eng The Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Eng joins the hardware team to lead technology development for high-volume, low-cost optical interconnect applications. This role focuses on developing silicon photonics engine chiplet packaging and co-packaging solutions using advanced packaging technologies. Key responsibilities include defining assembly baseline processes, deciding package BOM, and establishing optical coupling designs optimized for performance, reliability, yield, and cost. The engineer will design and model silicon photonic devices, simulate architectures using Lumerical, Zemax, or COMSOL, and prototype integrated photonic packages. The work involves characterizing micro-optical component assembly, collaborating with foundries and OSAT partners, and managing CMOS BEOL wafer scale processing and flip chip assembly. This role solves technical challenges in single-mode fiber packaging and optical I/O module architecture for data center connectivity.

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.
  • Define assembly baseline processes and select package components to optimize performance, reliability, yield, and cost.
  • Lead the development of optical engine modules, optical coupling designs, and fiber array connectors.
  • Drive micro-optical component assembly and interface characterization through innovation work with vendors, foundries, and OSATs.
  • Manage the transition of silicon photonics packaging solutions from initial concept to high-volume manufacturing.

What we're looking for

  • BS degree and 10+ 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 and 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 (preferred).
  • Experience with silicon photonics device lasers, modulators, PDs, and passive components such as Si WG or MUX/DeMUX (preferred).

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