Apple Hiring for Optical Sensing HW – Laser Design Engineer (Laser Sensing) at Cupertino, CA Full Time

Role Number:200194354

• Strong devices-physics background, with a solid understanding of semiconductor physics, optical processes in semiconductors, and driver-level analog EE.
• Strong experience with semiconductor device designs. Design and simulation experience on semiconductor lasers, especially VCSELs and gratings is a strong plus.
• Experience in a typical programming language (matlab, python, etc) for modeling, simulation, and computation.
• Experience with one or more commercial device-modeling packages (Crosslight, Photon Design, Comsol, Lumerical, or similar) is a plus.
• Familiarity with compound semiconductor-device processing (III-V, II-VI, etc) and failure analysis tools.
• Experience with lab characterization, including laser drivers, optical metrology (spectrometers, oscilloscopes, and free space optics.), and time-resolved measurements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Solid teamwork skills in a highly multi-functional team environment.

In this role, you will lead key areas of introducing a new device: Design and tolerance optical/photonic semiconductor devices for new optical sensors and device technologies. Proof-of-concept simulation/calculation using variety of software tools (e.g. Lumerical, RCWA, Matlab, etc.) to scope new sensing and/or device technology roadmap discussion and development. Product simulation/analysis using a variety of software tools to support engineering validation and characterization. Engage vendors for prototyping and engineering development; drive to successful delivery of the design. Prototype characterization in optical lab to validate the design. Failure mode analysis, root-cause diagnosis, and problem solving. Analyze data to draw conclusions, enhance product design/manufacturability. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, Test Engineering and Reliability Engineering to deliver state-of-the-art sensing solutions. Travel to support design/production/supplier teams as necessary. Business travel to support product development (up to10%) In all of this work, you need to be an effective communicator — both to collaborate with cross-functional teams and present to executive management on key developments / issues.

PhD degree in Optics, Physics or equivalent, or Bachelor/MS degree in engineering and related work experience.

• 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 $130,000 and $242,000, 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.

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