Summary

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

Role Number:200577573

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! Apple is looking for a Photonics Experimentalist to work on research and development of novel integrated photonics devices in sensing applications. You will work within an optical science team and collaborate with a multi-disciplinary group. The candidate will be responsible for the development of test setups, automation of experiments, reporting, and documentation of optical/photonics testing. Your work will enable fast iteration and be a key enabler for the progress of the larger project.

• Bachelor's in EE, Physics, or similar
• Experience in photonics, photonics testing, fiber or free-space optics, optomechanics, and a variety of optical measurement techniques
• Object-oriented programming skills and data analysis in Python, or similar

• PhD in EE, Physics, or similar
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, independent, and takes initiative
• Experience with development of photonics test stations, automation of test equipment, and characterization of photonics devices
• Experience in design and build of free-space optical setups
• Experience in cross-functional collaboration
• Eagerness to conduct hands-on work in the lab and interested in experimentation and characterization work that requires meticulous attention to detail
• C programming skills

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.

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• 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.