Job Summary:- Lead the design and development of advanced integrated photonic systems for next-generation optical interconnect applications.
- Drive PIC development from architecture through simulation, active device integration, layout, tapeout, and validation.
- Develop scalable, low-loss photonic circuits with emphasis on high-speed switching, fast tuning, active photonics, and manufacturability.
- Collaborate closely with electronics, driver, firmware, packaging, and test teams to mature high-performance optical platforms.
Responsibilities:- Design PICs including active switching elements, modulators, routing networks, and polarization management structures.
- Perform optical/electrical simulations and modeling of photonic devices, switching behavior, and control performance.
- Develop calibration methods for tuning, monitor photodiodes, crosstalk mitigation, and automated control flows.
- Collaborate with electronics and driver teams on DACs, drivers, and electro-photonic integration.
- Support tapeouts including layout reviews, DRC/LVS, DFM, and foundry coordination.
- Support silicon validation, lab characterization, and simulation-to-hardware correlation.
Experience/Qualifications:- Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field.
- 5+ years of experience in silicon photonics or integrated photonic design.
- Strong experience with active photonic devices, switching architectures, and electro-optic tuning.
- Experience with electronic interfaces, drivers, DACs, and photonic control systems.
- Experience with simulation tools such as ADS, VPIphotonics, Lumerical, INTERCONNECT, Cadence, or KLayout.
- Hands-on experience supporting PIC development through tapeout and validation.
- Familiarity with calibration methods, thermal effects, and fabrication variability.
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
$130,000-$170,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$170,000-$195,000 USD
