Senior Photonics Design Engineer, Actives Design

Intel Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) is at the forefront of silicon photonics integration and commercialization. Since announcing the world's first hybrid silicon laser nearly a decade ago, our team continues to lead the industry with cutting‑edge technology and efficient, scalable high‑volume manufacturing. Position Overview Intel’s IPS is seeking a Senior Photonics Design Engineer specializing in active components and high‑speed design. This role requires extensive experience in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) development and a proven track record of design innovation. The engineer will be instrumental in advancing Intel’s silicon photonics platform and driving next‑generation optical communication solutions. Key Responsibilities Component Design and Architecture: Design, simulate, and develop photonic components (modulators, high‑speed detectors, phase control, carrier injection, diodes) and influence PIC architecture decisions. Design Optimization: Perform tolerance analysis and optimize components for performance, power, area, and reliability using advanced modeling techniques. Test Chip Leadership: Drive end‑to‑end test chip execution including design, layout coordination, tape‑out, and validation. Data Analysis and Improvement: Analyze characterization data to identify performance gaps and implement data‑driven design improvements. Innovation and Methodology: Develop photonic modeling methodologies and propose new test approaches to accelerate development cycles. Research and IP Development: Conduct research in novel photonic technologies, define next‑generation architectures, and drive IP development programs. Minimum Qualifications PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar discipline with 4+ years of experience in a related field and 4+ years of relevant industry experience. Extensive (6+ years) experience in designing, simulating, and testing silicon photonic designs in industry or research environments. 4+ years of experience in: • High‑Speed Design: Designing, simulating, and testing high‑speed optical modulators and/or detectors for 50+ Gbaud applications in silicon or III‑V platforms. Design and Simulation Tools: Proficiency with optical/RF design and simulation tools such as Sentaurus, Silvaco, Lumerical DEVICE, HFSS, ADS, Lumerical FDTD/MODE, Lumerical Interconnect, RSoft, Tidy3D, Harold‑Photon Design. Test and Characterization: Hands‑on experience with standard photonic test methodologies and equipment including optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, optical backscatter reflectometers, optical vector analyzers, and fiber/free‑space coupling systems. Data Analysis: Expertise in PIC test data analysis and design optimization using statistical analysis tools (JMP) or statistical libraries in MATLAB/Python. Layout Tools: Familiarity with industry‑standard layout tools such as Cadence and KLayout. Preferred Qualifications Specialized Modulator Experience: Silicon photonic microring modulator design expertise, especially with MRM modulators or advanced materials such as BTO, TFLN, III‑V. Electronic Integration: Understanding of high‑speed electronic ICs including modulator drivers, linear and limiting TIAs, post‑amplifiers, FFE/DFE filters, and DSPs. Control Systems: Experience developing optical modulator bias control systems. System‑Level Modeling: Experience with comprehensive optical link modeling and system‑level performance optimization. Experience with 100G+ high‑speed photonic components. Familiarity with foundry processes (AIM Photonics, GlobalFoundries, TSMC, etc.). Publications in peer‑reviewed photonics journals. Customer‑facing or product development experience. Experience with active component design for bias control such as heaters, carrier injection devices, and passive silicon photonic devices. Job Details Job Type: Experienced Hire Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America) Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara EEO Statement All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance. Benefits & Compensation Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $190,610.00–$269,100.00USD. 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. Benefits: We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry and includes competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Intel Corporation