Apple
Silicon Photonics & Optical Packaging Eng
$150K–$278K
Austin Metro Area, Texas +1 · Full-time · Posted Oct 27, 2026
- Location
- Austin Metro Area, Texas
San Francisco Bay Area, California - Experience
- 3+ years of relevant industry experience minimum; 5 years in the related field with an M.S. and/or Ph.D. preferred.
- Education
- BS; M.S. or Ph.D. in Physics (Optics major), Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent field preferred.
About the job
Develop silicon photonics optical-engine and co-packaging solutions, including optical coupling and assembly processes, for scalable optical I/O applications.
What you'll do
- Lead silicon photonics packaging development and collaborate on optical engine, fiber-array connector, and co-packaged optics efforts.
- Design, simulate, prototype, and characterize photonic devices and packages, correlating simulations with optical and electrical measurements.
- Work with cross-functional teams and external vendors to develop manufacturable packaging solutions; document and present technical findings.
What they ask for
- BS degree and 3+ years of relevant industry experience.
Nice to have
- Hands-on packaging and measurement of fiber-coupled devices, optical component design and simulation, and fiber assembly using active or passive alignment.
- Experience with CMOS BEOL wafer-scale processing, flip-chip assembly, and silicon photonics devices or components.
Pay
$150,400 and $277,600 (base salary range)
Tools
Lumerical, Zemax, COMSOL, CMOS BEOL, CoC, CoW, WLP
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