Senior Applications Engineer - Silicon Photonics

Job Responsibilities

• Provide training and on‑boarding to ramp up foundry customers’ design teams on ST process platforms
• Provide timely and effective support to technical issues or customer questions regarding ST PDK and IP/library deliveries for simulation, layout, extraction, reliability.
• Enhance PDK documentation, develop application notes and best practices to be shared with customer(s) and internal teams.
• Lead regular (Weekly, bi‑weekly, quarterly) technical calls with customer and internal teams to ensure smooth execution of assigned design programs from inception to product tape‑out, delivery of engineering samples and production ramp‑up.
• Participate in definition of photonic/electronic reference designs, proof‑of‑concept board/system builds.
• Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in semiconductor/photonics technology to incorporate best practices into PDK/IP/libraries development.

• BSEE 12+ years of experience OR MSEE or PhD 6+ years of experience
• Silicon Photonics (SiPh):
  Direct experience with PIC (Photonic Integrated Circuit) design, waveguide theory, and integrated lasers/modulators.
• High‑Speed RF / SiGe BiCMOS:
  Expertise in 100G/200G+ per‑lane electrical interfaces, TIAs, and drivers. Understanding of SiGe HBT physics for ultra‑high‑speed signaling.
• CMOS Image Sensor (CIS) R&D:
  Experience with pixel‑level nanophotonics, complex optical stacks, and non‑Manhattan layouts that translate to managing light in silicon wave guides.

• Working knowledge of data center architectures, interconnect technologies, optical transceivers.

At STMicroelectronics, base salary is one part of our total compensation package and is determined within a range depending on your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. The base annual salary range for this role is between $173,100 to $216,400 USD.

We encourage candidates who may not meet every single requirement to apply, as we appreciate diverse perspectives and provide opportunities for growth and learning. Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is woven into our company culture.