Design Automation Engineer – Biophotonics

Summary

Posted: Oct 23, 2024

Role Number:200574660

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

We are seeking a self-motivated engineer to join the Biophotonics group at Apple and support the development of a new photonic sensor concept. You will work with cross functional teams and develop highly automated PDK infrastructures/softwares to bridge the gap between different functions in this multi-disciplinary group. You will take advantage of your technical breadth as well as your depth of experience to explore new strategies in circuit simulations, PDK libraries, verifications and related work flows.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or equivalent fields
• Coding skill with object-oriented programming languages (Python, Matlab, Java, etc.)
• Experience with layout or numerical analysis and modeling

Preferred Qualifications

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills
• Self-motivated, independent and takes initiative
• Proven track record of designing and building automated infrastructures
• Experience with photonics design, modeling and simulation
• Experience with semiconductor physics, fabrication processes and tapeout flows
• Experience with physical verification methodologies including DRC/LVS
• Hands on experience with industry standard EDA work flows, including circuit simulations, layout, extractions and verifications
• Experience with version control (git) work flows and CI/CD pipelines

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.