Senior Applications Engineer - Silicon Photonics
Core
Enable next-gen AI infrastructure by supporting customers in designing high-speed optical interconnects (1.6T, 3.2T+) for GPU clusters and hyperscale data centers using Silicon Photonics and advanced packaging.
Role type
Senior Applications Engineer (Design Enablement)
Builds
Photonic/electronic reference designs, proof-of-concept board/system builds, and PDK/IP/library documentation.
Domain
Semiconductor / Silicon Photonics / AI Data Center Interconnects
Required skills
Silicon Photonics (PIC design, waveguide theory, integrated lasers/modulators), High-Speed RF / SiGe BiCMOS (100G/200G+ interfaces, TIAs, drivers), CMOS Image Sensor R&D (pixel-level nanophotonics, optical stacks), PDK/IP/library development, technical training and on-boarding, cross-functional collaboration.
Preferred skills
Data center architecture knowledge, optical transceiver expertise, industry trend analysis.
Technologies
Silicon Photonics, SiGe BiCMOS, Advanced Packaging, PDK, IP, libraries, 1.6T/3.2T optical engines.
Responsibilities
Provide training and on-boarding to foundry customers' design teams; support technical issues regarding PDK and IP; enhance PDK documentation and develop application notes; lead technical calls with customer and internal teams; participate in reference design and PoC board builds; stay updated on semiconductor/photonics advancements.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
