Senior Silicon Photonics Engineer — Build Platform (Equity)

Micron Technology, Inc; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 189,000 - 378,000; Full time

Job summary

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a lead silicon photonics engineer to define the internal photonics discipline and evaluate competing optical interconnect approaches in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work with analog and digital designers, develop optical link budgets, run simulations, and contribute to test-chip specifications and architecture decisions guiding our photonic interconnect program.

Qualifications

• Strong written communication skills; produce technology assessments and specifications.
• Proficiency in leveraging AI for productivity.
• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Define photonic technology direction and serve as Micron’s internal SME on silicon photonics.
• Verify partner PIC designs, run simulations and assess performance claims.
• Develop optical link budgets and define modulation strategies and BER targets.

Skills

Strong written communication

AI productivity

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field

Tools

Lumerical

Synopsys OptoDesigner

Photon Design

Job description

Micron Technology, Inc. seeks a lead silicon photonics engineer to define the internal photonics discipline and evaluate competing optical interconnect approaches in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

You will work with analog and digital designers, develop optical link budgets, run simulations, and contribute to test-chip specifications and architecture decisions guiding our photonic interconnect program.