Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher - 51717

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher_Santa Clara, CA_Full-Time(FTE)_Direct Hire

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Position Title: Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Santa Clara, CA
Base Salary: $165,000 to $220,000 + Best-in-class benefits
Industry: Semiconductors
Job Category: Engineering - Other Engineering

Job Description: 
Required Qualifications:
* Completed Ph.D. degree in a relevant field (e.g., Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, Physics)
* Demonstrated ability to perform innovative research in integrated photonics
* Deep understanding of optical waveguide theory (mode solving, confinement, polarization, dispersion)
* PIC simulation, design, and layout experience (RSoft, Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, KLayout)
* Extensive hands-on PIC component characterization experience
* Familiarity with die- or wafer-level optical and electrical probing of passive and active PIC devices
* Strong written and verbal English communication skills
* Self-motivated with an ability to work collaboratively in a multi-disciplinary team.

Desired Qualifications:
* Experience with script-based PIC layout
* Familiarity with commercial PIC foundry tape-out processes
* Experience in RF or microwave simulation and design
* Experience with circuit-level simulations (ADS, INTERCONNECT, VPI)
* Photonic or electronic packaging experience
* Lab automation with Python - instrument control and data acquisition

The level of role will be based on applicable experience, education and skills; Most offers will be between the minimum and the midpoint of the Salary Range listed below.

Santa Clara, CA pay range: MIN $164,430.00 MIDPOINT $219,230.00 - MAX $274,040.00

Note: For other locations, pay ranges will vary by region

US Employees may be eligible for the following benefits:
* Medical, dental and vision
* Health Savings Account
* Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
* Life, Accident, Disability insurance
* Business Travel Accident and Business Travel Health
* 401(k) Plan
* Flexible Time Off, Paid Holidays
* Paid Family Leave
* Discounts, Perks
* Tuition Reimbursement
* Adoption Assistance
* ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)

Compensation:
*Full-time
*Benefits - Full
*Relocation Assistance Available - Possible for ideal candidate

Candidate Details:
*2+ to 5 years experience
*Seniority Level - Associate
*Minimum Education - Doctorate Degree
*Willingness to Travel - Occasionally

Ideal Candidate:
*Must have Ph.D. degree
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Screening Questions:

# How many years of hands-on PIC design and layout experience do you have? Which tools have you used—such as Lumerical, RSoft, Tidy3D, IPKISS, or KLayout—and what did you design?
# How many years have you worked with optical waveguide theory and simulation, including modes, confinement, polarization, or dispersion?
# How many years of hands-on PIC component characterization do you have? What passive or active devices have you measured?
# How many years have you performed die-level or wafer-level optical/electrical probing? Which equipment and measurement setups have you used?
# How many years have you used Python or other scripts for lab automation, instrument control, or data acquisition? Have you supported a PIC foundry tape-out or circuit-level simulation?
# What is the reason for seeking change from your current role?
# What are your annual base salary expectations (USD)?
# Are you open for Santa Clara, CA (Onsite):
# Current Location, State with zip code:
# Are you authorized to work in the USA without sponsorship?
# Work authorization for working in USA (USC / GC):