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.

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 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).

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.