Senior Photonic-Integrated-Circuit Integration Engineer

Intel Corporation•Santa Clara, CA

1d•$190,610 - $311,890•Onsite

About The Position

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technological advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives. Come join us and do something wonderful. The Role and Impact As a Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuit Engineer, you will play an instrumental role in defining, designing, and optimizing cutting-edge silicon photonic integrated circuits, including applications in AI datacenter scale-up, laser sources, and pluggable/NPO/CPO/OCI solutions. You will contribute to all stages of chip development, from design and simulation to validation and manufacturing, ensuring high-performance and reliability. Your expertise will directly shape photonic technologies that drive Intel's innovation, making a tangible impact on next-generation solutions. Business Group This role is part of Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS), a group dedicated to pioneering advancements in silicon photonics and integrated circuit technologies. Our team focuses on high-impact research, design, and development to enable transformative solutions that enhance Intel's technological leadership in the industry. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative environment that empowers innovation and problem-solving.

Requirements

Master's degree in relevant fields and 8+ years of industry experience OR a PhD with 6+ years of industry experience.
Experience in development of photonic-integrated-circuits from concept to high volume manufacturing (HVM).
Experience designing, simulating, and testing complex PIC's, including link budget analysis, electrical power budgets, back-reflection budgets, Monte Carlo models and other performance indicators.
Familiarity using optical design and simulation tools such as Lumerical (FDTD, MODE, DEVICE, Interconnect), RSoft, Tidy3D, Harold, Photon Design, or numerical simulation tools such as Matlab or Python.
Experience contributing to or leading PIC tape-outs.
Familiarity with layout tools such as Candence, KLayout, Synopsys Optocompiler, or GDSFactory.

Nice To Haves

Proven ability to solve problems in group settings and deliver innovative solutions.
A track record of driving impactful results in large-scale integrated circuit development.
Exposure to standard photonic test methodologies and equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, optical backscatter reflectometers, optical vector analyzers, fiber or free-space coupling.
Exposure to EDA/PDA tools and methodologies.
Familiarity with LVS, SDL, and DRC.
PIC test data analysis and design optimization including using statistical analysis using tools such as JMP or statistical libraries in matlab or python.

Responsibilities

Architect, design, and optimize complex active and passive silicon photonic integrated circuits.
Develop and execute plans for chip design, layout, tape out, test, validation, and performance debug.
Collaborate cross-functionally with foundries, validation teams, manufacturers, and quality/reliability groups.
Conduct data analysis, reliability, qualification, and delivery of known-good-die solutions.
Design and simulate photonic integrated circuit systems using advanced modeling tools (such as Lumerical Interconnect, ADS).
Drive high-volume manufacturing (HVM) enabling flows and ensure seamless integration of photonic technologies.
Develop technical documentation and test content to support the silicon photonics chip lifecycle.