Photonics Chip Lead Engineer
Job in
Santa Clara, Santa Clara County, California, 95053, USA
Listed on 2026-06-03
Listing for:
Phizenix
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-03
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electronics Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Hardware Engineer
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.
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 Data Conductor.
- 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.
- 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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