MTS - Optical Interconnect Design Architect
Core
Define and drive next-generation optical connectivity solutions for future memory, AI accelerator, and high-performance computing platforms.
Role type
Senior IC Optical Interconnect Design Architect
Builds
Scalable optical interconnect solutions for memory and AI computing systems
Domain
Semiconductor / Silicon Photonics / Optical Interconnects
Required skills
Optical Interconnect Architecture, Silicon Photonics, High-Speed I/O Systems, Optical Communication Systems, Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design, Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM/DWDM), Optical link budgeting, Advanced semiconductor packaging (chiplets, hybrid bonding, 2.5D/3D integration), Architecture-level tradeoff analysis, AI-assisted analysis
Preferred skills
Experience with Optical Interposers, Co-Packaged Optics (CPO), Near-Package Optics (NPO), Heterogeneous integration technologies
Technologies
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), Modulators, Detectors, Waveguide technologies, Fiber interfaces, Silicon photonics
Responsibilities
Drive architecture exploration and technology pathfinding bridging electrical I/O with optical interfaces; Define optical interconnect architectures for next-gen systems; Lead architectural tradeoff studies across performance, power, thermal, and cost; Develop optical I/O architectures incorporating PICs and packaging; Assess emerging technologies like CPO and NPO; Drive proof-of-concept demonstrations for future HBM and die-to-die solutions
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
