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Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

San Jose, CaliforniaFull-time2026-10-16 → 2026-10-22
No visa sponsorship

Core

Design and optimize Silicon Photonics (PIC) solutions for Optical IO in next-gen AI and HPC applications, including OE systems, TX/RX chains, and link budgets.

Role type

Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Builds

Optical IO components and systems for AI/HPC

Domain

Semiconductors / Silicon Photonics

Required skills

PIC theory, device design, circuit layout, simulation (FDTD/MODE), packaging, test automation, Python, Cadence, foundry process technology

Preferred skills

HVM experience, wafer/die/package-level testing, software architecture for design automation

Technologies

Python, Cadence, FDTD, MODE

Responsibilities

Develop OE systems for DWDM/CWDM; Define PIC architectures and test methodologies; Optimize Optical IO link budgets; Collaborate on design-for-test; Participate in design reviews; Architect design/test automation solutions

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC