Senior Photonic IC Design Engineer — Tape-Out

Opticore; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading photonics innovator in Berkeley seeks an experienced professional to own the design and simulation of photonic integrated circuits. You will manage end-to-end processes from design through layout and tape-out, collaborating with various teams to ensure specifications are met. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and familiarity with tools like Lumerical and Cadence. A strong background in silicon photonics is essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in photonic integrated circuit design.
• Proficiency in Lumerical, Cadence, Synopsys, and KLayout.
• Strong track record in industry or relevant research.

Responsibilities

• Design and simulate photonic devices and circuits.
• Own layout, DRC/LVS, and tape-out for photonic designs.
• Work across teams to ensure design meets system-level requirements.

Skills

Design and simulate photonic devices and circuits

Tape-out for photonic designs

Collaboration across teams

Understanding of silicon photonics device physics

Education

5+ years of experience in photonic integrated circuit design

Tools

Lumerical

Cadence

Synopsys

KLayout

Job description

A leading photonics innovator in Berkeley seeks an experienced professional to own the design and simulation of photonic integrated circuits. You will manage end-to-end processes from design through layout and tape-out, collaborating with various teams to ensure specifications are met. Candidates should have over 5 years of relevant experience and familiarity with tools like Lumerical and Cadence. A strong background in silicon photonics is essential for this role.