Job Details:Job Description:The Role and ImpactAs a Senior Laser Designer, you will play a pivotal role in the simulation, design, and development of advanced photonics components such as lasers, and semiconductor optical amplifiers. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing photonics components to enhance system performance, reliability, and integration into next-generation technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge solutions for data centers and AI applications.
Business groupYou will join Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group, a global leader in silicon photonics integration and commercialization. This innovative team focuses on developing and scaling high-performance optical solutions to enable future data center and AI bandwidth growth. By leveraging world-class research and development, IPS drives advancements in optical communication technologies to support Intel's broader vision of delivering transformative solutions to the industry.
Key Responsibilities- Design, simulate, and develop photonics components such as DFB lasers, and semiconductor optical amplifiers.
- Perform tolerance analysis and optimize components for performance, power efficiency, area, and reliability.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of photonics components into system-level designs.
- Drive test chip execution, including chip design, layout, tape-out, test, and validation.
- Analyze test data from photonics component characterizations, identify performance gaps, and propose improvement strategies.
- Develop and implement advanced photonics component and system modeling methodologies.
- Lead research initiatives on novel photonics technologies, including next-generation component architectures and intellectual property development.
Qualifications:You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.
Minimum Qualifications- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Science, or related fields with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. with 1+ years of relevant experience.
- Proven expertise in designing, simulating, and analyzing photonics components including DFB lasers and semiconductor optical amplifiers.
Preferred Qualifications:- Expertise in analyzing photonic component or integrated circuit (PIC) test data using statistical tools such as JMP or data libraries in MATLAB/Python.
- Matlab programing experience
- Familiarity with industry-standard layout tools like Cadence and KLayout for component design and test chip execution.
- System-level modeling expertise for optimizing optical link performance and scalability.
- Published research in peer-reviewed journals focused on photonics technologies.
Join us to explore the boundaries of photonics technology and make an impact on the future of high-speed communication and data center innovations. Be part of a talented team dedicated to driving transformation in optical solutions and shaping the next generation of connectivity.
Job Type:Experienced Hire
Shift:Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:US, California, Santa Clara
Additional Locations:BenefitsWe offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 USD
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
Work Model for this RoleThis role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.
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