Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Alpine Optoelectronics Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Alpine Optoelectronics Inc. is seeking a candidate to develop silicon photonics components and photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for next-generation data communications and 5G optical networks.

The role covers concept design, modeling, simulation, layout, and product testing, with responsibility for device-level layout efficiency and tape-out processes. Location noted as Fremont, California, with the position potentially ranging from junior to senior depending on qualification.

Qualifications

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with a focus on Integrated Photonics, with at least 2 years of direct Silicon Photonics device design experience.
• Skilled in programming for data analysis and layout design.
• Hands-on tape-out experience with at least one Silicon Photonics foundry and familiarity with its PDK.
• Proficiency in passive optical components such as edge/grating couplers, directional couplers, MMIs, and polarization splitters/rotators.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities; excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, simulate, and layout passive or active photonic devices and PICs.
• Interact with silicon foundries and manage tape-out readiness.
• Test and characterize devices and PICs in the lab.

Skills

Data analysis

Layout design

Communication & teamwork

Education

PhD in Electrical Engineering or Physics with integrated photonics focus

Tools

Tape-out with silicon photonics foundry (PDK)

Photonic testing equipment

Job description

Alpine Optoelectronics Inc. is seeking a candidate to develop silicon photonics components and photonic integrated circuits (PIC) for next-generation data communications and 5G optical networks.

The role covers concept design, modeling, simulation, layout, and product testing, with responsibility for device-level layout efficiency and tape-out processes. Location noted as Fremont, California, with the position potentially ranging from junior to senior depending on qualification.