Photonics Chip Lead Engineer

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Santa Clara, CA
In-Office
195K-235K Annually
Expert/Leader
Artificial Intelligence • Information Technology • Consulting
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The Role
The Photonics Chip Lead Engineer will design and deliver advanced Photonic Integrated Circuits, lead development phases, and collaborate with multiple teams for product integration.
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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.

California Pay Range
$195,000$235,000 USD

Top Skills

Cadence
Dataconductor
Ic Design Tools
Jmp
Lumerical
Mentor Graphics
Photon Design
Photonic Integrated Circuits
Pic/Asic Co-Design Methodologies
Rsoft
Silicon Photonics
Vpi
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The Company
HQ: Livermore, CA
9 Employees
Year Founded: 2025

What We Do

We provide Talent Solutions for the AI Era. Our mission is to connect businesses with exceptional talent and consulting solutions that align with your company’s culture and values. We offer AI consulting services to enable businesses in leveraging cutting-edge artificial intelligence. We help discover, design and deploy AI solutions that streamline operations, boost productivity, and unlock new growth opportunities. Our team of AI experts, strategists, and technology specialists work closely with organizations to integrate AI-driven solutions that align with their unique goals and challenges. From automation and data analytics to predictive modeling and AI-based customer experiences, we provide end-to-end support for businesses embarking on their AI transformation journey.

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