Photonics Architect
Core
Define (micro-)architecture for photonic-based communication fabrics and provide detailed technical specifications to engineering teams for AI data center infrastructure.
Role type
Senior IC photonics architect
Builds
Photonic communication fabrics (modulators, receivers, multiplexers, lasers, amplifiers) for Passage™ engine
Domain
Semiconductor photonics / AI data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Integrated silicon photonics design, semiconductor physics, photonic device modeling, cross-disciplinary collaboration, problem solving for non-obvious solutions
Preferred skills
Photonic simulation tools (FDTD, numerical, Verilog-A, VPI Photonics)
Technologies
FDTD, numerical, Verilog-A, VPI Photonics
Responsibilities
Propose innovative photonic designs for components; estimate performance, power, and area for photonic devices; collaborate with analog engineering for high-bandwidth interconnects; author, review, and validate architectural specifications
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC