Senior Silicon Photonics Applications Engineer

ST; Santa Clara (CA); Hybrid; USD 173,000 - 216,000; Full time

Job summary

STMicroelectronics in Santa Clara seeks a Senior Applications Engineer focused on Design Enablement for Silicon Photonics. You will bridge customer needs with ST process teams, enabling high‑speed optical interconnects for AI data centers.

The role emphasizes training foundry design teams, supporting PDK/IP deliveries for simulation and layout, and advancing reference designs. You’ll stay current with industry trends in SiPh and SiGe BiCMOS, driving design success.

Qualifications

• Experience with photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design and waveguides.
• Knowledge of high-speed RF interfaces and SiGe BiCMOS physics.
• Background in CIS or image sensor technologies is valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide training and onboarding to ramp-up foundry design teams on ST process platforms.
• Provide timely and effective support to technical issues regarding PDK and IP/library deliveries for simulation, layout, extraction, reliability.
• Enhance PDK documentation and develop application notes and best practices.
• Lead regular technical calls with customer and internal teams to ensure smooth design program execution.
• Participate in definition of photonic/electronic reference designs and proof-of-concept builds.
• Stay updated with industry trends in semiconductor/photonics and apply learnings to PDK/IP/library development.

Skills

Silicon Photonics

RF/SiGe BiCMOS

PIC design

CIS background

Education

BSEE (12+ years)

MSEE or PhD (6+ years)

Job description

STMicroelectronics in Santa Clara seeks a Senior Applications Engineer focused on Design Enablement for Silicon Photonics. You will bridge customer needs with ST process teams, enabling high‑speed optical interconnects for AI data centers.

The role emphasizes training foundry design teams, supporting PDK/IP deliveries for simulation and layout, and advancing reference designs. You’ll stay current with industry trends in SiPh and SiGe BiCMOS, driving design success.