Silicon Photonic Design Engineer
Core
Designing silicon photonic integrated components, circuits, and high-bandwidth systems for next-generation AI and Data Center infrastructure.
Role type
Silicon Photonic Design Engineer
Builds
Optical engines and components for AI and Data Center infrastructure
Domain
Semiconductor / Silicon Photonics / Optical Communications
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Silicon photonics design, Semiconductor physics, Optical component design, Photonic electromagnetic field simulations, RF PCB design, Code-based mask layout design, DRC verification, Device characterization, High-speed testing (>40 GHz), Foundry tape-out experience
Preferred skills
Lumerical, HFSS, Synopsys, External PDKs, Multiple foundries experience
Technologies
Lumerical, HFSS, Synopsys
Responsibilities
Simulate and design active and passive photonic integrated components, circuits and high-bandwidth photonic systems; Translate device operational specifications into mask layouts; Drive tape-out activities including layout verification, DRC, and documentation; Contribute to software development and maintenance for simulation and mask layout tools; Testing and characterization of resulting components; Analyze and interpret measurement data to optimize device performance; Root cause and failure analysis of components and integrated circuits
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC