Job Details

Optical Sensing HW - Photonics Device Engineer

Cupertino, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 16, 2025

Role Number: 200598682

The Optical Sensing Hardware group designs sensors and illuminators for Apple products, including components of the revolutionary FaceID system and digital crown in Apple Watch Ultra. This multi-disciplinary group of engineers are responsible for architecture, design, and manufacturing development of new sensing solutions.

The team is looking for someone who knows semiconductor lasers and is a dedicated go-getter. Experience with photodiodes is a plus. You will specify, develop, and validate new semiconductor components for new sensors.

Description

In this role, we focus on:

• Leading multi-functional teams and engage vendors for prototyping and engineering development
• Designing and process development of LED, photodiodes, and related semiconductor devices for sensing applications.
• Lead in FA activities (failure mode analysis and root-cause diagnosis) and aim to successful delivery of the component.
• Establish hardware test benches in the optical lab and device/system characterization to implement the design.
• We analyze data to draw conclusions, enhance product design/manufacturability.

In all of this work, you need to be an effective communicator — both to collaborate with multi-functional teams and present to executive management on key developments / issues.

Minimum Qualifications

• Strong device-physics background, with a solid understanding of semiconductor physics,. Knowledge and experience in III-V device development, (such as LED, Photodiodes).

• Demonstrated track record in delivering semiconductor device technologies from early concept scoping to engineering development, (high volume production is a plus).

• BS and a minimum of 3 years relevant proven experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven experience in a development and manufacturing environment preferred.

• Experience in a typical programming language (Matlab, python, etc) for modeling, data collection and analysis.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; solid collaboration skills in a highly multi-functional team environment.

• MS or PhD in Physics, Electrical, Materials Science, or similar.

Pay & Benefits

At Apple, base pay is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range. This provides the opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base pay range for this role is between $143,100 and $264,200, and your base pay will depend on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

Apple employees also have the opportunity to become an Apple shareholder through participation in Apple’s discretionary employee stock programs. Apple employees are eligible for discretionary restricted stock unit awards, and can purchase Apple stock at a discount if voluntarily participating in Apple’s Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You’ll also receive benefits including: Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, a range of discounted products and free services, and for formal education related to advancing your career at Apple, reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition. Additionally, this role might be eligible for discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation.Learn more about Apple Benefits. (https://www.apple.com/careers/us/benefits.html)

Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

Apple is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion and diversity. We seek to promote equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

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