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The Silicon Photonics Design Engineer will serve as a seasoned technical contributor driving the end-to-end delivery of PIC solutions for optical IO in next-generation AI and HPC applications. The role involves coordinating implementation and optimization across multiple teams to develop OE systems in advanced Si photonics process technologies for DWDM and CWDM applications. Key responsibilities include defining PIC architectures, TX and RX chains, and test methodologies while maintaining optical IO link budgets. The candidate must utilize expertise in silicon photonics foundry technology, device design, and circuit layout using FDTD, MODE, and other design tools. Proficiency in Python and Cadence for design and test automation is required. The position requires managing photonic wafer, die, and package-level testing to ensure high-volume manufacturing readiness.
Develop OE systems using advanced Si photonics process technologies for DWDM and CWDM applications.
Define specifications for PIC architectures, TX/RX chains, components, and test methodologies for Optical IO.
Simulate and optimize Optical IO link budgets based on product requirements and foundry capabilities.
Collaborate on design-for-test best practices to ensure readiness for high-volume manufacturing.
Serve as a subject matter expert during design reviews for silicon photonic component design.
Architect design and test automation solutions with EIC, packaging, foundry, and product teams.
What we're looking for
Master's or PhD degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Significant success driving photonic PDK, device, and circuit design.
Subject matter expertise in PIC theory, design, layout, simulation, packaging, debug, test, manufacturing, reliability, qualification, and support.
Experience developing OE systems in advanced Si photonics process technologies for DWDM and CWDM applications.
Experience developing PICs that have reached HVM, from concept to field failure analysis (preferred).
Subject matter expertise in silicon photonics foundry technology, device design, and circuit layout, including FDTD/MODE/other related design tools (preferred).
Proficient in software architecture and development for photonic design automation, test automation, and data analysis, including Python and Cadence (preferred).
Experience in photonic wafer-, die-, and package-level testing and related test instrumentation (preferred).