Senior Analog Design Engineer, Silicon Photonics (Hybrid)

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Analog Design Engineer to advance silicon photonics interconnects. You will architect, design and validate high-speed analog/mixed-signal ICs for next-generation optical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

The role emphasizes deep expertise in CMOS/BiCMOS, high-speed links, and post-silicon validation, with a focus on power and performance in data center applications.

Qualifications

• MS degree with 4+ years industry experience or PhD with 2+ years.
• Experience designing high-speed blocks (amplifiers, drivers, equalizers, PLLs, CDR) for 32 Gbps+.
• Experience with TIAs and optical modulator drivers.
• Expertise in high-speed serial link design and analog CMOS/BiCMOS with deep-submicron processes.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and validate high-speed analog and mixed-signal ICs for optical interconnects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver concepts through production.
• Define circuit architectures meeting power, performance, and functionality targets.
• Lead block-level design and ensure successful integration with digital teams.
• Create design documentation including specifications and reports.
• Develop post-silicon test and characterization plans.

Skills

High-speed analog design

CMOS BiCMOS design

Mixed-signal ICs

Digital-Analog co-design

Education

MS in Electrical Engineering

PhD in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Analog Design Engineer to advance silicon photonics interconnects. You will architect, design and validate high-speed analog/mixed-signal ICs for next-generation optical solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams from concept to production.

The role emphasizes deep expertise in CMOS/BiCMOS, high-speed links, and post-silicon validation, with a focus on power and performance in data center applications.