Senior Photonic-Integrated-Circuit Integration Engineer

Intel Corporation; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 191,000 - 312,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation in Santa Clara, CA, seeks an experienced Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuit Engineer to define, design, and optimize silicon photonic ICs for AI datacenter scale-up and pluggable solutions.

You will drive chip design and verification from concept through tape-out, collaborate with foundries and validation teams, and contribute to high-volume manufacturing readiness while advancing photonic integration capabilities at Intel IPS.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 8+ years of industry experience or PhD with 6+ years.
• Experience in photonic-integrated-circuits from concept to high volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Designing, simulating, and testing complex PICs with performance budgets.
• Familiarity with optical design tools (Lumerical, RSoft, Tidy3D, Harold, Photon Design, Matlab, Python).
• Experience contributing to or leading PIC tape-outs and LVS/SDL/DRC familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and optimize active and passive silicon photonic ICs.
• Develop plans for chip design, layout, tape-out, test, validation, and performance debugging.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with foundries, validation teams, manufacturers, and reliability groups.
• Conduct data analysis, reliability, qualification, and delivery of known-good-die solutions.
• Design and simulate photonic IC systems using tools like Lumerical Interconnect, ADS.
• Drive high-volume manufacturing flows and ensure integration of photonic technologies.
• Develop technical documentation and test content for the silicon photonics lifecycle.

Skills

PIC development

Modeling & simulation

Layout tools

Tape-out experience

Python

Education

Master's degree in relevant fields

Tools

Cadence

KLayout

Synopsys Optocompiler

GDSFactory

Job description

Job Details: 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 technological 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. Come join us and do something wonderful.

The Role and Impact

As a Silicon Photonics Integrated Circuit Engineer, you will play an instrumental role in defining, designing, and optimizing cutting‑edge silicon photonic integrated circuits, including applications in AI datacenter scale‑up, laser sources, and pluggable/NPO/CPO/OCI solutions. You will contribute to all stages of chip development, from design and simulation to validation and manufacturing, ensuring high‑performance and reliability. Your expertise will directly shape photonic technologies that drive Intel's innovation, making a tangible impact on next‑generation solutions.

Business Group

This role is part of Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS), a group dedicated to pioneering advancements in silicon photonics and integrated circuit technologies. Our team focuses on high‑impact research, design, and development to enable transformative solutions that enhance Intel's technological leadership in the industry. By joining us, you will be part of a collaborative environment that empowers innovation and problem‑solving.

Key Responsibilities

• Architect, design, and optimize complex active and passive silicon photonic integrated circuits.
• Develop and execute plans for chip design, layout, tape out, test, validation, and performance debug.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with foundries, validation teams, manufacturers, and quality/reliability groups.
• Conduct data analysis, reliability, qualification, and delivery of known‑good‑die solutions.
• Design and simulate photonic integrated circuit systems using advanced modeling tools (such as Lumerical Interconnect, ADS).
• Drive high‑volume manufacturing (HVM) enabling flows and ensure seamless integration of photonic technologies.
• Develop technical documentation and test content to support the silicon photonics chip lifecycle.

Qualifications

• You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.

Minimum Qualifications

Master's degree in relevant fields and 8+ years of industry experience OR a PhD with 6+ years of industry experience.

Required Skills

• Experience in development of photonic‑integrated‑circuits from concept to high volume manufacturing (HVM).
• Experience designing, simulating, and testing complex PIC's, including link budget analysis, electrical power budgets, back‑reflection budgets, Monte‑Carlo models and other performance indicators.
• Familiarity using optical design and simulation tools such as Lumerical (FDTD, MODE, DEVICE, Interconnect), RSoft, Tidy3D, Harold, Photon Design, or numerical simulation tools such as Matlab or Python.
• Experience contributing to or leading PIC tape‑outs.
• Familiarity with layout tools such as Candence, KLayout, Synopsys Optocompiler, or GDSFactory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven ability to solve problems in group settings and deliver innovative solutions.
• A track record of driving impactful results in large‑scale integrated circuit development.
• Exposure to standard photonic test methodologies and equipment such as optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, optical backscatter reflectometers, optical vector analyzers, fiber or free‑space coupling.
• Exposure to EDA/PDA tools and methodologies.
• Familiarity with LVS, SDL, and DRC.
• PIC test data analysis and design optimization including using statistical analysis using tools such as JMP or statistical libraries in matlab or python.

Job Type

Experienced Hire

Shift

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location

US, California, Santa Clara

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.

Position of Trust

N/A

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.

Annual Salary Range

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $190,610.00-311,890.00 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

* 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.