Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Overview

In this role you will help design advanced silicon photonics IC-based products, driving from concept through fabrication, testing, and analysis. You join a multidisciplinary team that delivers innovative photonic devices and large-scale circuits. You will validate photonic ICs in optical engines and collaborate with cross‑functional groups to meet system requirements. This position offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge photonics integration within a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, contributing to scalable, high‑performance solutions.

Responsibilities

• Design complex photonic devices and interconnects and systems‑on‑chip from concept to fabrication, testing, and analysis
• Validate photonic ICs in optical engines and coordinate with mixed‑signal IC, substrate, packaging, and simulation teams
• Own Tx and/or Rx PIC designs and communicate performance and PIC requirements to cross‑functional teams
• Evaluate optical link budgets, RFEO performance, and power consumption against requirements
• Define test requirements and collaborate to prepare comprehensive test plans
• Generate PIC performance documents to track performance across R&D and production variants
• Explore and implement new design approaches for device‑ and system‑level optimization

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or Applied Physics
• Hands‑on experience in silicon photonic device design, characterization, and modeling
• Proficient with optical and RF simulation tools (Lumerical, HFSS, ADS) and photonic circuit design
• Proficient in Python or C/C++ with solid understanding of optics and electromagnetics
• 2+ years of experience in silicon photonics design, testing, and characterization

Benefits

• Flexible and hybrid working schemes
• Maternity and paternity leave (min. 90 days)
• Life insurance for all employees
• Well‑being programs
• NERG participation and coaching support
• Career growth and skills development opportunities