Silicon Photonics Design Engineer Job at AMD (New Jersey)

Director, Silicon Photonics Design

We are looking for an expert in photonics engineering to join our core engineeri...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

227200.00 - 307400.00 USD / Year

Aeva

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

5+ years demonstrated experience with leading design teams to deliver product
Strong background and experience designing photonics devices into foundries
Experience with delivering complex photonics circuits taking into account system constraints and interactions
Experience with full successful design, tape-out, and test cycles
Experience with back reflection and stray light management strategies
Experience in optical simulation software to evaluate optical designs
Experience in qualifying high volume photonics components

Job Responsibility

Lead design team to deliver silicon photonics across multiple verticals including AI data centers, Automotive, Industrial automation
Work closely with architecture, fab and cross functional design teams to deliver products on tight timelines
Own the scoping of various tapeouts to manage balance between development milestones and product timelines/ intercepts
Own DFMEA of silicon photonics for various product lines
Understand the fab process to take into account design-process interactions
Own the characterization of silicon photonics tapeouts with clear test and reliability plans - assist with execution as needed
Work with test team to define and develop characterization for new devices

Fulltime

Photonics Design Engineer

Build the photonic infrastructure powering the next generation of AI connectivit...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford

Salary:

Not provided

Salience Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD, or equivalent industry experience, in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field
Strong theoretical understanding of guided optics and photonic device physics
Hands-on experience designing and simulating integrated photonic components
Experience working with silicon photonics or InP photonic platforms
Strong analytical and mathematical problem solving capability
A track record of meaningful technical contributions, whether through publications, patents, or shipped technology
Experience using photonic simulation tools and modelling workflows
Python programming experience for simulation, analysis, or automation

Job Responsibility

Design and optimise integrated photonic components for silicon photonics and related PIC platforms
Perform electromagnetic simulations, modelling, and theoretical analysis to improve device performance
Validate simulation results against experimental measurement data
Develop innovative component designs informed by current research and emerging techniques
Collaborate with layout engineers to integrate components into PDK libraries and tape-out flows
Work closely with fabrication and testing teams to iterate on device performance
Contribute to the development roadmap for future photonic components and architectures
Support long term improvements in PIC loss, manufacturability, and scalability
Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and cross functional problem solving
Stay current with advances in integrated photonics through research literature and conferences

Sr. Staff Silicon Design Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Optic Transceiver Validation Engineer to join ou...

Location

Singapore , Singapore

Salary:

Not provided

AMD

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Bachelor's/Master’s/Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Optical Communications, or related field
Hands on optical components testing and high-speed links validation experiences
Strong knowledge of optical communication systems and fiber optics
Experience with Python, C, MATLAB and data analysis
Ability to debug and validate hardware/electronics
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Experience with Silicon Photonics and high-speed optical interconnects
Knowledge of optical packaging and characterization techniques

Job Responsibility

Develop and execute validation plans for optical transceivers and related components
Perform calibration, characterization, and testing of electro-optic transceivers
Set up and maintain automated test platforms for optical transceiver validation
Analyze test results and troubleshoot performance issues
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve product design and reliability
Document validation processes and generate technical reports
Stay updated with industry trends and advancements in optical communication technologies

Senior Photonics Design Engineer

As a Photonic Design Engineer at Salience Labs, you will play a crucial role in ...

Location

United Kingdom , Oxford

Salary:

Not provided

Salience Labs

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

Master’s degree in physics, photonics, electrical engineering, or optical engineering, with 5+ years of relevant experience (Ph.D. preferred)
Strong understanding of waveguide optics, integrated photonic devices, and semiconductor physics
Knowledge of silicon photonic components, with an understanding of their trade-offs
Experience in modelling and simulating integrated photonic devices, using both commercial software and analytical approaches
Excellent communication skills, critical thinking, and self-motivation

Job Responsibility

Designing and modelling passive and active silicon photonic devices and integrated photonic systems, including III-V's
Prototyping novel photonic components and architectures, designing suitable test structures, and validating experimental results against simulations
Using simulation and experimental data to evaluate device performance and guide engineering decisions
Working with the architecture team to develop system-level models for photonic integration
Supporting hardware and software teams to ensure alignment with system-level performance goals
Collaborating with component test engineers to design experiments and analyse results
Helping create and maintain the codebase for photonics component layout in GDS format
Partnering with manufacturing teams to optimise and transition designs into volume production
Contributing to intellectual property development, including filing patents for novel innovations

Principal Scientist/Senior Researcher II - Heterogeneous Integration of III-V and Silicon Photonics

As Tyndall’s Principal Scientist/Senior Researcher II for Heterogeneous Integrat...

Location

Ireland , Cork

Salary:

72765.00 - 112323.00 EUR / Year

Tyndall National Institute

Expiration Date

July 07, 2026

Requirements

A PhD or equivalent in a relevant subject area
Typically 7+ years’ experience working in a prestigious academic institution or industrial research organisation
A proven track record of research excellence and achievement in photonics, including a deep knowledge of III-V and silicon photonic device design and fabrication
A proven track record of generating independent competitively won funding
Expertise in coordinating, supporting and managing large scale research projects
A track record of high quality research and innovation as evidenced by publications/patents and presentations at leading conferences
Self-motivated, dynamic, supportive and collaborative
Capable of defining and implementing a broad-based, world-leading research programme spanning from fundamental science and engineering to applied projects with industry partners
Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as taking a leadership role in growing a fully funded research team
Excellent communication skills

Job Responsibility

Manage the development in Tyndall of photonic integrated circuits utilising micro-transfer printing of active components
Disseminate research achievements through publications in key journals and conferences
Develop a dynamic research group, supported by funding secured from national and European funding sources and industry
Develop partnerships with Tyndall colleagues and external collaborators
Develop new intellectual property and support its commercial exploitation
Contribute to postgraduate training and supervision
Contribute to the strategic planning and future success of the Tyndall Photonics Centre
Support education and public engagement activities
Support and enhance safety rules and laboratory protocols
Ensure all activities are compliant with the Tyndall Quality Management system

Fulltime

Silicon Photonics Research Scientist

The Large-Scale Integrated Photonics Laboratory at Hewlett Packard Labs has an i...

Location

United States , Milpitas

Salary:

101900.00 - 234500.00 USD / Year

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Materials
1 to 5 years of hands-on experience in integrated photonics research
experience with the design of photonics devices
experience with testing and evaluation of photonics devices
good written and verbal communication skills for technical reporting and problem solving.

Job Responsibility

Conception and design of photonic devices such as photodetectors, modulators, and passive devices
expertise in the test and measurement of active and passive photonic devices
dissemination of results through peer-reviewed journals and conferences.

What we offer

Comprehensive suite of health and wellbeing benefits
programs for personal and professional development
inclusive and flexible work environment.

Fulltime

Photonics Test Development Engineer

We are looking for a Photonics test development engineer to join our test develo...

Location

United States , Mountain View

Salary:

132000.00 - 179000.00 USD / Year

Aeva

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

MS or Ph.D. in Optical engineering, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline
Experience with optical alignment systems
Experience in Silicon Photonics R&D, laser development, or related photonics product development
Strong experience in Python coding for instrument control and station automation

Job Responsibility

Responsible for design, development, and qualification of test platforms used for internal validation and deployment in our manufacturing line
Develop and optimize alignment routines for lens and other optical components used in our integrated core sensing optical module
Work with external vendors to evaluate, specify, and procure advanced test platforms and burnin stations for photonics components such as lasers, detectors, and Silicon Photonics based Photonic integrated circuits (PIC)
Design test fixtures and integrate with motion stages for custom PIC, laser, and subassembly test platforms
Perform system integration of instruments and optics for photonic test systems
Run test system debug and GR&R tests for system qualification
Prepare and maintain detailed design documents and BOM for test systems

What we offer

Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
401k matching
Unlimited PTO
Paid lunches, ping pong tournaments, and fun team off-sites

Fulltime

Senior Opto-Electronics Engineer

At Microsoft Research, we are shaping the future of AI infrastructure by pursuin...

Location

United Kingdom , Cambridge

Salary:

73800.00 - 121300.00 GBP / Year

Microsoft Corporation

Expiration Date

Until further notice

Requirements

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related field
Strong background in signal processing for communication systems, analog/mixed-signal circuit design, Integrated circuit (ASIC/CMOS) design
Proven industry experience in the design and delivery of optoelectronic systems and integrated circuits
Experience with optical transceivers, connectivity systems, or advanced optical I/O architectures
Hands-on experience with lab measurements and characterisation (e.g., RF measurements, eye diagrams, BER testing)
Strong experience in end-to-end link modelling and simulation, including circuit-level (SPICE) and system-level (Python-based) analysis
Ability to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment
Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, including the skill to clearly communicate technical results and justify assumptions to diverse technical audiences

Job Responsibility

Design and develop high-speed optoelectronic systems, including optical transceivers and connectivity chip architectures
Perform system-level modelling and co-simulation of electronic, photonic, and packaging effects
Co-design electrical and optical interfaces, ensuring signal integrity, bandwidth efficiency, and power optimization
Develop and implement high-speed interface architectures, spanning host-side SerDes and parallel low-speed optical links, including analog equalization, clocking strategies, and link-level optimization
Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal CMOS circuits (e.g., drivers, TIAs, PLLs)
Contribute to ASIC and IC design flows, including architecture definition, modelling, and verification
Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support tape-outs, bring-up, and validation of silicon and photonic devices
Analyze experimental data, align it with simulation outcomes, and drive iterative design improvements to meet performance targets

What we offer

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