Lead Silicon Photonics Design Engineer – PIC & Optical IO

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking a seasoned photonics expert to drive end-to-end PIC solutions for optical IO in AI/HPC.

You will coordinate with hardware teams and AMD partners to plan, develop, and optimize PIC designs, addressing DFx, test, and manufacturing considerations. You must have deep expertise in PIC theory, device design, layout, simulation, packaging, and support, with strong communication and collaboration across geographies.

Qualifications

• Masters or PhD in Applied Physics/Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Significant success driving photonic PDK, device and circuit design.
• Proficient in software architecture/development for photonic design automation and data analysis (Python, Cadence).
• Experience with photonic wafer-, die-, and package-level testing and related instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop OE systems in advanced Si photonics for DWDM/CWDM in AI/HPC applications.
• Define PIC architectures, TX/RX chains, components and test methodologies for Optical IO applications.
• Model, simulate and optimize Optical IO link budgets to meet requirements and process capabilities.
• Collaborate on design-for-test practices to enable high-volume manufacturing readiness.
• Participate in design reviews as an expert in silicon photonic component design.
• Work cross-functionally with EIC, packaging, foundry, test development and product teams to architect design/test automation solutions.

Skills

PIC theory

Device design

Circuit layout

Simulation

Packaging

Debug

Test

Manufacturing

Reliability

Communication skills

Education

Masters or PhD in Applied Physics/Electrical Engineering

Tools

FDTD

MODE

Cadence

Job description

Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. (AMD) is seeking a seasoned photonics expert to drive end-to-end PIC solutions for optical IO in AI/HPC.

You will coordinate with hardware teams and AMD partners to plan, develop, and optimize PIC designs, addressing DFx, test, and manufacturing considerations. You must have deep expertise in PIC theory, device design, layout, simulation, packaging, and support, with strong communication and collaboration across geographies.