Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 143,800 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Equity awards

Competitive salary

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer based in San Jose, CA. The role involves leading the design and system-level testing of advanced photonic integrated circuits, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and utilizing simulation tools.

The ideal candidate should possess a Master's degree with significant experience in photonic design, simulation tools, and high-speed optical device design.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of relevant experience with a Master's degree.
• 7+ years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Hands-on experience designing high-speed active optical devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, simulation, layout, and testing of silicon photonics components.
• Collaborate with design and layout engineers for circuit development.
• Optimize device designs in collaboration with fab/process engineers.

Skills

Photonic design and simulation tools

RF/Signal Integrity simulation

High-speed modulators and photodetectors design

Electrical subsystems design

Programming for data analysis

Education

Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics or related field

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Ansys/Lumerical

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

## Silicon Photonics PIC Design EngineerApplylocations: USA-California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drivetime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: R026165**Please Note:****1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account)****2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply.**## **Job Description:****Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer*** **Company:** Broadcom* **Location:** San Jose, CA* **Position Type:** Full-TimeBroadcom is looking for a **Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer** to help us build next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). In this role, you will lead the design, simulation, layout, and system-level testing of advanced silicon photonics components that power our high-performance optical interconnect solutions.**Key Responsibilities*** Utilize simulation tools, including Ansys/Lumerical, Cadence Virtuoso design environment, to design and validate photonic designs.* Collaborate closely with design and layout engineers to develop high-performance integrated photonic circuits.* Work with fab / process engineers to define and optimize device design and implement process monitoring structures.* Develop test and qualification plans in coordination with validation and quality engineering teams.* Validate link performance in collaboration with EIC designers, packaging engineers, and system architects.**Education*** **Master’s degree** in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience **OR*** **PhD** with 7+ years of relevant experience**Required Experience & Skills*** Strong proficiency in photonic design and simulation tools such as Ansys/Lumerical and Cadence Virtuoso.* Extensive experience in RF/Signal Integrity (SI) simulation and optimization for + High-speed modulators and photodetectors (PDs) + Electrical subsystems including PCB, TIA, and driver circuits + Integrated optical components and full transceiver systems* Hands-on experience designing high-speed active optical devices including MZM and MRM* Hands-on experience with passive optical components, including couplers, splitters, PSR, and WDM components.* Proficiency in programming for data analysis, modeling, and layout automation (e.g., Python, scripting tools).* Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and cross-functional collaboration skills.**Additional Job Description:** **Compensation and Benefits**The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $ 230,000 This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements**Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.****If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.**Welcome! Thank you for your interest in Broadcom!