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Photonics Chip Lead Engineer

Job in Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, 95053, USA
Listing for: Phizenix
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-03
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 195000 - 235000 USD Yearly USD 195000.00 235000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

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.

Key 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.
Qualifications 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 co-designing PICs with ASICs and digital control systems.
  • Familiarity with data analysis platforms like JMP or Data Conductor.
Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (Ph.D. preferred).

Experience

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.

$195,000 - $235,000 USD

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