Photonics Chip Lead Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a highly experienced Photonics Chip Lead to take ownership of the design and delivery of advanced Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for next-generation optical networking solutions. This role requires deep technical expertise in Silicon Photonics systems, block and device design , as well as proficiency with IC design tools and PIC/ASIC co-design methodologies . You will lead the full lifecycle of photonic chip development-from architecture through physical design and integration-collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and delivery of Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) for core product lines.
• Drive all key phases of PIC development, including architecture, photonic routing, schematic capture, modeling , and physical layout .
• Collaborate closely with analog, digital, and packaging teams to ensure all product and integration requirements are met.
• Contribute to the design and optimization of Silicon Photonics devices and subsystems , enhancing the internal photonics design kit (PDK) and design libraries.

Requirements

• Specialized Skills
• Proven experience in end-to-end Silicon Photonics PIC design , including architecture, link budget analysis, and system integration .
• Expertise in photonic circuit modeling and simulation using industry-standard tools such as Lumerical, Photon Design, RSoft, or VPI .
• Strong background with physical design and layout tools (e.g., Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent).
• Experience in co-designing PICs with ASICs and digital control systems.
• Familiarity with data analysis platforms like JMP or DataConductor .
• Education
• Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in Silicon Photonics design and product development.
• Attributes
• Highly self-driven with a proactive and solution-oriented mindset.
• Excels in collaborative, fast-paced environments .
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills .
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and creative problem-solving ability.
• California Pay Range
• $195,000 - $235,000 USD

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