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Lumilens

Silicon Photonic Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new ... Every line of code, every design decision, every breakthrough you help deliver will shape the ...

Lumilens Inc.

Silicon Photonic Engineer

San Jose, CA · On-site

$151K - $195K/yr

From chip-to-chip optical interconnects to scalable photonic engines, Lumilens is unlocking a new ... Every line of code, every design decision, every breakthrough you help deliver will shape the ...

Nokia

Sr. Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$114K - $157K/yr

Are you a passionate Silicon Photonics Design Engineer eager to contribute to groundbreaking ... for complex photonic devices and systems-on-chip. Collaborate with experienced designers on ...

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Silicon Photonics Component Design Engineer

Albuquerque, NM • On-site

Intel Corporation
Manufacturing • 10K+ employees
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Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago

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Job Description:
As a Silicon Photonics (SiPho) Component Design Engineer, you will join Intel Foundry's Silicon Photonics Process Development and Manufacturing (SPDM) team, which is driving process innovation and enabling the next generation of optical interconnect technologies. Since pioneering the world's first heterogeneous silicon laser nearly a decade ago, Intel has continued to lead the industry through advanced technology development and scalable high-volume manufacturing.
Our team is committed to expanding Intel Foundry's Silicon Photonics platform to support customer solutions across data center communications, co-packaged optics, and next-generation optical networking technologies ranging from 400G to 3.2T+ and beyond.
In this role, you will contribute to the development and optimization of silicon photonic components that power cutting-edge optical communication systems. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to design, characterize, and improve photonic devices while advancing Intel Foundry's silicon photonics technology roadmap.
Key Responsibilities
Photonic Component Design and Development
  • Design, simulate, and support the development of photonic components, including lasers, modulators, high-speed photodetectors, passive devices, and waveguide structures.
  • Contribute to photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and architecture evaluations.

Device Optimization and Analysis
  • Perform simulations, tolerance studies, and design evaluations to improve device performance, manufacturability, and reliability.
  • Apply established modeling methodologies and design best practices to optimize photonic components.

Test Chip Development and Validation
  • Support test chip execution activities, including design implementation, layout coordination, tape-out preparation, and silicon validation.
  • Collaborate with fabrication and test teams to ensure successful design realization.

Characterization and Data Analysis
  • Analyze characterization and test data to identify performance trends, root causes, and opportunities for design enhancement.
  • Support the implementation of design improvements based on experimental results.

Modeling and Methodology Development
  • Contribute to photonic device models, simulation workflows, and automation tools.
  • Drive improvements in test methodologies and engineering processes to increase development efficiency.

Research and Technology Innovation
  • Evaluate emerging photonic technologies and support proof-of-concept demonstrations.
  • Contribute to intellectual property development through patents, technical publications, and innovation activities.

Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline with 2+ years of experience in silicon photonic device design, simulation, characterization, or related research environments;

or
  • Master's degree in a related field with 4+ years of relevant experience.
  • Experience in one or more of the following areas:
    • High-speed photonic devices, including optical modulators and photodetectors;
    • Photonic design and simulation using tools such as Sentaurus, Silvaco, Lumerical, HFSS, ADS, RSoft, or equivalent;
    • Photonic device testing and characterization; data analysis using MATLAB, Python, JMP, or similar tools;
    • Photonic layout design using Cadence, KLayout, or comparable design environments.

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work effectively in a collaborative, cross-functional engineering environment.
  • Experience with silicon photonic modulator or detector design.
  • Familiarity with micro-ring modulators or advanced photonic materials such as BTO, TFLN, or III-V integration.
  • Basic understanding of high-speed electronic ICs including TIAs, drivers, equalization techniques, and DSP concepts.
  • Experience with optical link modeling and system-level performance analysis.
  • Experience with photonic devices operating at 100G+ data rates.
  • Familiarity with semiconductor foundry development processes.
  • Publications, conference presentations, or patent contributions in photonics or related fields.
  • Experience working on customer-facing, product development, or cross-functional engineering projects.
  • Experience with active and passive silicon photonic devices including heaters, carrier injection devices, and passive waveguide structures.

Job Type:
Experienced Hire
Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)
Primary Location:
US, New Mexico, Albuquerque
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Posting 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.
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We 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.
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This 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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Intel strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art -- from semiconductor process development and manufacturing, through yield improvement to packaging, final test and optimization, and world class Supply Chain and facilities support. Employees in the Technology and Manufacturing Group are part of a worldwide network of design, development, manufacturing, and assembly/test facilities, all focused on utilizing the power of Moore's Law to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth

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Year founded

1968

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