Silicon Photonics Design Engineer - Biophotonics
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 30, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 9, 2026. Apple scores A on the Alion truth index.
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Description
Apple is looking for a Photonics Design Engineer to work on the development of novel integrated photonic devices that will enable breakthrough sensing applications in Apple products. You will work within an optical science team and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group to demonstrate new photonic components and sensor concepts. The candidate will be responsible for design, simulation, and characterization of silicon photonic components to enable the next generation of photonic integrated circuits.
Minimum Qualifications
BS and a minimum of 10 years relevant industry experience
Experience with simulation and modeling of photonic components
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s or PhD degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields
Deep understanding of optoelectronics, photonics, and semiconductor devices
Extensive design and modeling experiences of passive and active components on SOI platforms
Experience in designing MUX/DeMUX components
Experience in circuit simulation, high order mode mitigation or polarization management
Good understanding of optical measurement techniques and hands-on experience in device characterization
Strong programming skills and proficiency in statistical data analysis in Python, Matlab, JMP or similar.