Silicon Photonics EPM, Data Center SoC

Apple Inc

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On-site
Location
San Diego, CA
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$166,600–$296,000 / yr
Posted
24 days ago
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Confirmed live yesterday

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Above market

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TL;DR · Silicon Photonics EPM, Data Center SoC

Silicon Photonics EPM, Data Center SoC is an engineering leadership role within the silicon organization focused on data center SoCs. The manager drives the end-to-end development of high-speed Analog, Mixed-Signal (AMS), and Silicon Photonics IP programs, including SerDes, PLLs, Data Converters, TIAs, drivers, and optical I/O subsystems from concept through mass production. This role involves managing complex program lifecycles for optical engine modules, fiber array integration, and co-packaged optics solutions while coordinating with foundry, OSAT, and component vendors. Key responsibilities include defining electrical and optical testing frameworks, such as loopback and BER, and ensuring technical gates are met across multi-disciplinary teams including IC Design, Packaging, and Reliability. The role requires expertise in advanced packaging, silicon nodes, SiPh process platforms, and EDA tools to solve high-bandwidth interconnect challenges for next-generation data center infrastructure.

What you'll do

  • Manage the end-to-end program lifecycle for Mixed-Signal IP and Silicon Photonics engines from concept through mass production.
  • Orchestrate the development of optical engine modules, fiber array integration, and co-packaged optics solutions.
  • Partner with foundries, OSATs, and component vendors to co-develop proprietary hardware solutions for data center products.
  • Define requirements and implementation strategies for advanced electrical and optical test structures and characterization.
  • Act as the central hub connecting cross-functional teams including IC Design, Packaging, Reliability, and Legal to meet technical gates.
  • Synchronize global engineering efforts and deliverables across multiple international time zones and a distributed photonics ecosystem.
  • Identify risks within the multi-disciplinary supply chain and develop mitigation strategies for high-priority hardware milestones.

What we're looking for

  • BS in Electrical Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, or a related field.
  • 10+ years of relevant experience.
  • Proven track record in AMS IP, Silicon Photonics, or optical interconnect design or design engineering management.
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics (Optics), Photonics, Materials Science, or an equivalent field (preferred).
  • Hands-on program leadership with Silicon Photonics devices, subsystems, and co-packaged optics for data center applications (preferred).
  • Extensive experience with AMS IPs supporting optical interconnects like SerDes, TIAs, and PLLs across advanced nodes (preferred).
  • Familiarity with optical packaging concepts including fiber-array attach, alignment, and thermal/reliability considerations (preferred).
  • Experience with adjacent optical technologies such as uLED or uVCSEL is a plus.

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