Ciena

Designeur de circuits photoniques sur silicium/Senior Silicon Photonics Chip Designer

Ciena$98K — $156K *
Telecommunications & Hardware
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's or Ph.D. in optics, physics, engineering physics, or related discipline
  • 5+ years of experience in silicon photonics integrated circuit design
  • Proven delivery of silicon photonics products in production environments
  • Advanced skills in design tools like Cadence Virtuoso and Ansys Lumerical
  • Strong knowledge of both passive and active photonic integrated circuit design
  • Ability to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams
  • Fluency in English and French (written and verbal)

Responsibilities

  • Design and validate silicon photonics chips for high-speed applications
  • Define photonic integrated circuit layouts and collaborate with fabrication partners
  • Lead design reviews for photonic circuits prior to manufacturing
  • Support prototyping, testing, and design transfers to production
  • Drive performance, yield, and reliability improvements throughout product life cycles
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver prototypes and production products
  • Monitor and communicate technical progress, identifying risks to specifications, schedules, or budgets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Participation in 401(K) with company matching (USA) & DCPP (Canada)
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time
  • Compliance with paid family leave and other leaves of absence
  • Commitment to a diverse and inclusive work environment
Full Job Description
Designeur de circuits photoniques sur silicium

Ciena est le leader mondial de la connectivité haute vitesse. Au sein de l'organisation High-Speed Photonic Component (HSPC), ce rôle est essentiel pour faire avancer l'innovation en photonique sur silicium de Ciena et permettre le développement de solutions de mise en réseau optique de nouvelle génération. En tant que designeur de circuits photoniques sur silicium, vous jouerez un rôle clé dans la définition des performances, de la scalabilité et de la fabricabilité des émetteurs et récepteurs optiques haute vitesse dans l'ensemble du portefeuille de produits de Ciena.

Comment vous aurez un impact :
  • Concevoir et valider des puces photoniques sur silicium pour des émetteurs et récepteurs optiques haute vitesse, en équilibrant les exigences de performance, de coût et de fiabilité.
  • Définir les dispositions des circuits intégrés photoniques (GDS) et collaborer avec les partenaires de fabrication de wafers pour la vérification des conceptions, la production et la livraison.
  • Diriger et contribuer aux revues de conception de circuits photoniques avant leur mise en production.
  • Soutenir le prototypage des modules, la définition des tests et le transfert des conceptions vers une production à grande échelle en partenariat avec les équipes des opérations et de fabrication.
  • Stimuler les améliorations continues en matière de performance, de rendement et de fiabilité tout au long du cycle de vie des produits.
  • Collaborer avec des équipes multidisciplinaires pour livrer des prototypes et des produits de production basés sur la plateforme de photonique sur silicium de Ciena.
  • Surveiller, documenter et communiquer les progrès techniques tout en identifiant de manière proactive les risques pouvant affecter les spécifications, les calendriers ou les budgets.


Les qualifications indispensables :
  • Master ou Ph.D. en Optique, Physique, Génie Physique ou une discipline connexe.
  • 5+ années d'expérience dans l'industrie en conception de circuits intégrés photoniques sur silicium.
  • Expérience dans la livraison de produits photoniques sur silicium dans des environnements de production.
  • Maîtrise avancée des outils de conception photoniques et électroniques, notamment Cadence Virtuoso et Ansys Lumerical.
  • Solides connaissances des principes de conception des circuits intégrés photoniques passifs et actifs.
  • Capacité à travailler de manière autonome tout en contribuant efficacement au sein d'équipes multidisciplinaires.
  • Maîtrise écrite et orale du français et de l'anglais.


Les atouts :
  • Expérience pratique dans la caractérisation des circuits intégrés photoniques, y compris les tests en courant continu (DC) et en radiofréquence (RF) pour les dispositifs actifs et passifs.
  • Connaissance des systèmes de communication optique et des architectures optiques haute vitesse.
  • Expérience dans le soutien aux initiatives d'amélioration des rendements et aux activités de montée en charge de la fabrication.
  • Familiarité avec les environnements de fabrication de semi-conducteurs à grande échelle.
  • Connaissances des méthodologies de test et de qualification de la fiabilité.


Échelle salariale :
La fourchette de rémunération annuelle pour ce poste est de $98, 100- $156, 700

Silicon Photonics Chip Designer

Within the High-Speed Photonic Component (HSPC) organization, this role is central to advancing Ciena's silicon photonics innovation and enabling next-generation optical networking solutions. As a Silicon Photonics Chip Designer, this position directly shapes the performance, scalability, and manufacturability of high-speed optical transmitters and receivers across Ciena's product portfolio.

How you will make an impact:
  • Design and validate silicon photonics chips for high-speed optical transmitters and receivers, balancing performance, cost, and reliability requirements
  • Define photonic integrated circuit layouts (GDS) and collaborate with wafer fabrication partners on design verification, production, and delivery
  • Lead and contribute to photonic circuit design reviews prior to release to manufacturing
  • Support module prototyping, test definition, and transfer of designs to high-volume production in partnership with operations and manufacturing teams
  • Drive continuous improvements in performance, yield, and reliability across the full product life cycle
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver prototypes and production products based on Ciena's silicon photonics platform
  • Monitor, document, and communicate technical progress while proactively identifying risks impacting specifications, schedules, or budgets

The must haves:
  • Master's or Ph.D. degree in optics, physics, engineering physics, or a related discipline
  • 5+ years of industry experience in silicon photonics integrated circuit design
  • Proven track record of delivering silicon photonics products into production environments
  • Advanced proficiency with photonic and electronic design tools, including Cadence Virtuoso and Ansys Lumerical
  • Strong knowledge of passive and active photonic integrated circuit design principles
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Written and verbal fluency in both English and French

Nice to haves:
  • Hands-on experience with photonic integrated circuit characterization, including direct current (DC) and radio frequency (RF) testing of active and passive devices
  • Knowledge of optical communications systems and high-speed optical architectures
  • Experience supporting yield improvement initiatives and manufacturing ramp activities
  • Familiarity with high-volume semiconductor manufacturing environments
  • Exposure to reliability testing and qualification methodologies

Pay Range:

The annual pay range for this position is $98, 100- $156, 700

Pay ranges at Ciena are designed to accommodate variations in knowledge, skills, experience, market conditions, and locations, reflecting our diverse products, industries, and lines of business. Please note that the pay range information provided in this posting pertains specifically to the primary location, which is the top location listed in case multiple locations are available.

Non-Sales employees may be eligible for a discretionary incentive bonus, while Sales employees may be eligible for a sales commission. In addition to competitive compensation, Ciena offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, participation in 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching, Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), Employee Assistance Program (EAP), company-paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time. We also comply with all applicable laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence.

About Ciena

Ciena Corporation is a global supplier of telecommunications networking equipment, software, and services. The company was founded in 1992 and is headquartered in Hanover, Maryland. Ciena's products include optical transport and switching systems, software, and services that support the transport, switching, aggregation, and management of voice, video, and data traffic. Ciena serves customers in the telecommunications industry, including telecommunications service providers, cable operators, governments, and enterprises. The company has approximately 7,000 employees worldwide and operates in more than 100 countries.
Learn more about Ciena
Size
7,241 employees
Market Cap
$7.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$354.3 million
Founded
1992
5 Year Trend
+5.3%
Revenue
$3.4 billion
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