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Photonics Design Engineer

Apple· Hardware
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Cupertino, CA$150.4k - $225.3kFull-timePosted 1w ago

About the role

Photonics Design Engineer within the Camera Semiconductor Devices organization focused on exploring and developing advanced photonic devices for future applications. Lead large-scale computational modeling and machine learning driven design workflows, collaborate with cross-functional teams and external vendors to bring optical components from concept to production, and manage end-to-end device simulation and evaluation using data-driven insights to communicate risks and architectural merits.

Responsibilities

  • Own the end-to-end development of the computational physics and simulation platform, from first-principle algorithm implementation to machine learning assisted design workflows; implement deep learning surrogate models and inverse design to optimize device performance under real-world manufacturing tolerances.
  • Bridge system-level needs and hardware execution by designing and modeling advanced photonic devices that enable high-performance camera and sensing applications.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to explore novel system solutions and partner with external vendors to coordinate prototype development, feeding experimental and manufacturing data back into the machine learning pipeline to optimize high-volume production

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences or an equivalent field.
  • Experience in semiconductor and photonic device design & development and data analysis.
  • Experience in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design and/or Machine Learning
  • M.S./Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, physics, applied mathematics, Computational Sciences or an equivalent field.
  • 3+ years’ experience with in-depth understanding and proficiency in electromagnetics modeling, inverse design and Machine Learning.
  • Familiar with semiconductor device physics with experience in device design and development, data analysis and problem-solving skills.
  • Possesses a strong aptitude to learn with a proactive attitude and to resolve challenges independently, passionate about taking responsibilities and driving for results, and excellent in teamwork and communication.

Skills

Required:Computational physics and simulationMachine learning and surrogate modelingElectromagnetics modelingDevice design and developmentData analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • retirement benefits
  • a range of discounted products and free services
  • reimbursement for certain educational expenses — including tuition
  • discretionary bonuses or commission payments as well as relocation (eligible)
  • Apple shareholder through discretionary employee stock programs
  • discretionary restricted stock unit awards
  • Apple stock purchase plan
Last updated Oct 16, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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