Job Summary:This position is for a Photonic Design Engineer within the Circuit Team. This role is intended to expand the team's design, validation, and data analysis capabilities in support of the growing demand for PIC development activities including large-scale data analysis, wafer screening, and system-level validation.
In addition, the team is initiating a new program focused on the development of integrated photodetectors. This new role will play a key technical role in supporting the design, simulation, characterization, and validation efforts for this new development, with the opportunity to grow into technical ownership.
Responsibilities:- PIC wafer-level data analysis and yield analysis.
- Integrated photonic component design and modeling.
- Circuit level simulation and layout.
- Packaged PIC validation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
- Photodetector development including component design, test support and validation/qualification.
Experience/Qualifications: - Ph.D. in electrical engineering, optical engineering, or closely related field or M.S with industry experience in integrated photonics or semiconductor device development.
- Strong foundation in integrated photonics device physics including passive and active devices.
- Proficient in photonic component and circuit simulation tools (e.g. Lumerical MODE, FDTD, Interconnect or equivalent).
- Strong programming, data analysis, and visualization skills using Python based environments.
- Hands-on experience with PIC layout and tape-out for leading silicon photonics foundries.
- Prior experience in integrated photodetector design and characterization including device modeling and experimental evaluation of key performance metrics (preferred).
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$120,000-$145,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$140,000-$164,000 USD
