November 13, 2024

Silicon Photonics Test Engineer - Biophotonics

Mid • On-site

$143,100 - $214,500/yr

Cupertino, CA

Summary

Posted:
Role Number:200578834
Imagine what you could do here. At Apple, new ideas have a way of becoming extraordinary products, services, and customer experiences very quickly. Bring passion and dedication to your job and there's no telling what you could accomplish. Dynamic, smart people and inspiring, innovative technologies are the norm here. The people who work here have reinvented entire industries with all Apple Hardware products. The same passion for innovation that goes into our products also applies to our practices strengthening our commitment to leave the world better than we found it. Join us to help deliver the next groundbreaking Apple product! Do you love working on challenges that no one has solved yet? As a member of our dynamic group, you will have the unique and rewarding opportunity to craft upcoming products that will delight and inspire millions of Apple’s customers every single day!

Description

Apple is seeking a Silicon Photonics Test Engineer to join our dynamic team driving research and development in integrated photonic sensors. With our state-of-the-art testing infrastructure, you will design and execute test plans at component, subsystem, and system levels, utilizing your hands-on experience and deep understanding of physics to optimize testing methodologies. Working closely with cross-functional engineering teams, you will actively contribute to the development process and help shape the transition to production evaluation strategies.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields
  • Coding skills with object-oriented programming languages (Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
  • Experience with experimental evaluation of photonic components and/or systems.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s/PhD degree in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering or equivalent fields
  • Proven track record of designing and building complex test setups for optoelectronic devices/systems
  • Deep understanding in optoelectronic devices/systems physics and evaluation
  • Experience in measuring components or packaged modules in challenging dynamic environment, including varying temperature, humidity and strain
  • Hands-on experience in characterizing passive and active on-chip optical devices, including MUX, DC, phase shifters, etc
  • Hands-on experience with various test equipment, such as tunable laser, OSA, VNA, LCR, SMU, and others
  • Analytical experience with statistical data analysis and Six Sigma methodology in a production environment
  • Experience with Wafer-Level testing and/or high-speed optoelectronics

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 $214,500, 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.

    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 take affirmative action to ensure 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.