Senior Laser and SOA Designer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Stock bonuses

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara is seeking a Senior Laser Designer to drive the design, simulation, and optimization of photonics components such as DFB lasers and semiconductor optical amplifiers for data center and AI applications.

You will collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, lead test chip execution, and advance system-level modeling to enhance performance and reliability. This role demands advanced degrees and strong photonics expertise, with on-site work in California.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 3+ years or Ph.D. with 1+ years in relevant field.
• Proven expertise designing, simulating photonics components (DFB lasers, SOAs).
• Experience analyzing test data and improving component performance.
• Familiar with Cadence and KLayout for test chips.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and develop photonics components such as DFB lasers and SOAs.
• Perform tolerance analysis and optimize components for performance, power efficiency, area, and reliability.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure integration of photonics into system designs.
• Drive test chip execution including chip design, layout, tape-out, test, and validation.
• Analyze test data from photonics characterizations and propose improvements.
• Develop and implement advanced photonics component and system modeling methodologies.
• Lead research initiatives on novel photonics technologies and IP development.

Skills

Photonics design

Simulation

Data analysis with JMP

MATLAB programming

System-level modeling

DFB lasers

SOA design

Education

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Science, or related fields

Ph.D. in a related field

Tools

Cadence

KLayout

MATLAB

Python

JMP

Job description

The world is transforming - and so is Intel. Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world. With a legacy of relentless innovation and a commitment to bring smart, connected devices to every person on Earth, our diverse and brilliant teams are continually searching for tomorrow's technology and revel in the challenge that changing the world for the better brings. We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives.

Role and Impact

As a Senior Laser Designer, you will play a pivotal role in the simulation, design, and development of advanced photonics components such as lasers, and semiconductor optical amplifiers. You will be responsible for designing and optimizing photonics components to enhance system performance, reliability, and integration into next-generation technologies. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute directly to the development of cutting-edge solutions for data centers and AI applications. You will join Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) Group, a global leader in silicon photonics integration and commercialization. This innovative team focuses on developing and scaling high-performance optical solutions to enable future data center and AI bandwidth growth. By leveraging world-class research and development, IPS drives advancements in optical communication technologies to support Intel's broader vision of delivering transformative solutions to the industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and develop photonics components such as DFB lasers, and semiconductor optical amplifiers.
• Perform tolerance analysis and optimize components for performance, power efficiency, area, and reliability.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary engineering teams to ensure seamless integration of photonics components into system-level designs.
• Drive test chip execution, including chip design, layout, tape-out, test, and validation.
• Analyze test data from photonics component characterizations, identify performance gaps, and propose improvement strategies.
• Develop and implement advanced photonics component and system modeling methodologies.
• Lead research initiatives on novel photonics technologies, including next-generation component architectures and intellectual property development.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Science, or related fields with 3+ years of relevant experience OR Ph.D. with 1+ years of relevant experience.
• Proven expertise in designing, simulating, and analyzing photonics components including DFB lasers and semiconductor optical amplifiers.
• Preferred Qualifications: Expertise in analyzing photonic component or integrated circuit (PIC) test data using statistical tools such as JMP or data libraries in MATLAB/Python.
• Matlab programing experience.
• Familiarity with industry-standard layout tools like Cadence and KLayout for component design and test chip execution.
• System-level modeling expertise for optimizing optical link performance and scalability.
• Published research in peer-reviewed journals focused on photonics technologies.

Join us to explore the boundaries of photonics technology and make an impact on the future of high-speed communication and data center innovations. Be part of a talented team dedicated to driving transformation in optical solutions and shaping the next generation of connectivity.

Job Type: Experienced Hire

Shift: Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location: US, California, Santa Clara

Additional Locations:

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.

Benefits

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.

• competitive pay
• stock bonuses
• benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation

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.

Work Model for this Role: This role will require an on-site presence.

* Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change. * ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Intel is committed to Responsible Business Alliance (RBA) compliance and ethical hiring practices. We do not charge any fees during our hiring process. Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment. If you are asked to pay any fees during our hiring process, please report this immediately to your recruiter.

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