Technologist R&D Engineer — Optical Design & Computational Photonics
Core
Lead advanced optical design and computational photonics development for next-generation semiconductor and photonic systems, bridging simulation with experimental reality. (via careerplan.io/jobs/744000153492792-technologist-rd-engineer-optical-design-computational-photonics-at-western-digital)
Role type
Principal R&D Engineer (Optical Design & Computational Photonics)
Builds
Next-generation semiconductor and photonic systems, including device platforms, packaging, and integration platforms.
Domain
Semiconductor industry + Computational Photonics / Multiphysics Simulation
Deliverable
production ML models
Required skills
Optical simulation, Inverse design, Electro-thermal modeling, Computational optimization, Experimental interpretation, System-level co-development, Reduced-order analytical modeling, Technical leadership
Preferred skills
Inverse design algorithms, Semiconductor device experience, Multiphysics modeling, AI/ML-assisted simulation, Device-to-system design bridging
Technologies
Python, MATLAB, Electromagnetic simulation tools, Optical simulation tools, Thermal simulation tools, Multiphysics simulation tools
Responsibilities
Lead advanced optical and multiphysics simulation activities, Develop inverse-design and optimization methodologies, Build scalable computational frameworks, Drive architecture-level tradeoff studies, Collaborate with characterization teams for simulation-experiment correlation, Support co-development across devices, packaging, and thermal systems, Mentor engineers in optical design and simulation, Define future AI-assisted computational photonics workflows
Seniority
Principal, hands-on IC with technical leadership