Staff Photonics Design & PDK Modeling Engineer
Core
Architecting the internal Process Design Kit (PDK) by developing compact models and simulation workflows for photonic components to bridge device physics and system-level simulation.
Role type
Staff Photonics Design & PDK Modeling Engineer
Builds
Internal PDK component library, behavioral compact models, and automated simulation infrastructure for photonic integrated circuits.
Domain
Semiconductor photonics / AI data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Photonic device physics, behavioral compact modeling, Python (OOP, NumPy, SciPy), electromagnetic solver integration (FDTD/FEM), netlist extraction, regression testing, CI/CD pipelines
Preferred skills
GDSFactory/OptoCompiler/KLayout scripting, Python-native circuit simulation (SAX/Photontorch/Simphony), physical layout experience, inverse design, taping out large-scale PICs
Technologies
Python, Lumerical INTERCONNECT, Cadence, Synopsys OptSim, FDTD, FEM, Git, pytest
Responsibilities
Develop and maintain a library of pcells using Python-based layout frameworks; Create and verify behavioral compact models for passive and active devices; Build automated workflows to extract parameters from electromagnetic solvers; Validate simulation models against lab measurements; Implement regression testing and CI pipelines; Own the logic for netlist extraction
Seniority
Staff, hands-on IC with architectural leadership