Silicon Photonics Project Scientist

Summary

Apple's Exploratory Design Group (XDG) has an opening for an experienced silicon photonics expert with excellent organizational skills and a broad knowledge of computing, to help develop optical components and subsystems for emerging computer architectures. Working with a diverse cross-functional team, you will use your deep knowledge of silicon photonics structures, physics and fabrication to help design, model and prototype subsystems that accelerate key aspects of future generations of computing systems. You will in addition use your organizational skills to keep projects focused and on track, keep the whole team effective, and keep management updated.

Description

With input from domain experts and support from an exceptional team, you will help conceive, analyze, model, optimize and evolve new and emerging concepts and devices for future Apple systems. You will use your unusually broad knowledge of photonics, physics and engineering, plus your skill at device modeling, to build deep, quantitative understanding of how optical devices interact with computational systems, and how to optimize those interactions. You will participate in the design, prototyping and characterization of resulting devices and systems. On the organizational side, you will spend approximately 30% of your time driving cross-functional alignment, facilitating decision making, ensuring tight inter-team coordination and communication, and effectively and consistently communicating overall program status. In general, you will almost certainly need to learn new things.

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 $175,800 and $312,200, 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.
  
  Note: Apple benefit, compensation and employee stock programs are subject to eligibility requirements and other terms of the applicable plan or program.

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