Optical Interconnect Architect for AI & Memory Systems

Micron Technology, Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks an Optical Interconnect Design Architect to define and drive next-generation optical connectivity for memory, AI accelerators, and HPC platforms.

You will lead architecture development, technology pathfinding, feasibility analyses, and ecosystem engagement to enable scalable optical interconnects. The role requires translating photonic concepts into practical architectures, evaluating PICs, silicon photonics, and high‑speed I/O tradeoffs, and collaborating across

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent with 5+ years of industry experience in optical interconnects.
• Strong knowledge of silicon photonics and high-speed I/O systems.
• Experience with WDM/DWDM, PICs, modulators, detectors.
• Familiarity with heterogeneous integration and packaging considerations.

Responsibilities

• Define optical interconnect architectures for memory and AI computing systems.
• Lead architectural tradeoff studies across electrical and optical interconnects.
• Drive technology pathfinding and feasibility analyses for future HBM and die-to-die interconnects.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners on architecture validation and implementation.

Skills

Optical Interconnect Architecture

Silicon Photonics

High-Speed I/O Systems

Optical Communication Systems

WDM/DWDM

Photonic Integrated Circuit design

Architecture tradeoff analysis

AI-assisted analysis

Chiplets / 2.5D/3D integration

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optics, Photonics, Physics, Computer Engineering, or related

Tools

Photonic IC design tools

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks an Optical Interconnect Design Architect to define and drive next-generation optical connectivity for memory, AI accelerators, and HPC platforms.

You will lead architecture development, technology pathfinding, feasibility analyses, and ecosystem engagement to enable scalable optical interconnects. The role requires translating photonic concepts into practical architectures, evaluating PICs, silicon photonics, and high‑speed I/O tradeoffs, and collaborating across