Photonics Layout Engineer
Core
Design, layout, and verification of photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for foundry fabrication, translating designs into manufacturable layouts.
Role type
Photonic Layout Engineer
Builds
Silicon photonic integrated circuits for quantum computing systems
Domain
Quantum computing / Silicon photonics
Required skills
Photonic integrated circuit layout, Python programming, Foundry design rules, GDSFactory/Synopsys/Cadence Photonics, Git, Design rule checking (DRC), Layout versus schematic (LVS)
Preferred skills
PDK development, Layout automation tools, Numerical analysis
Technologies
GDSFactory, Synopsys, Cadence Photonics, Python, Git
Responsibilities
Prepare and maintain photonic layouts from components to complex circuits; Drive foundry tapeouts including DRC, LVS, fill, and density checks; Develop and maintain layout infrastructure and automation tools; Contribute to PDK development by implementing and validating layout components; Prepare documentation and handoff materials for tapeouts
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC