Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Broadcom Inc.; Wayne (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(K) participation with company matching

Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)

Paid Family Leave

Job summary

Broadcom Inc. is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer in Wayne, California. This role involves leading the design, simulation, layout, verification, and characterization of advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs) to contribute to optical interconnect solutions.

The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree with over 6 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years, along with strong skills in photonic design tools and RF simulation.

Compensation includes a competitive salary ranging from $120,000 to $192,000, bonuses, and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in photonic design and simulation tools.
• Extensive experience in RF/Signal Integrity simulation and optimization.
• Hands-on experience designing high-speed optical devices.

Responsibilities

• Utilize simulation tools to design and validate photonic components.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop photonic circuits.
• Develop test and qualification plans with validation teams.

Skills

Photonic design and simulation tools

RF/Signal Integrity simulation

High-speed optical devices design

Data analysis programming

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

Ansys/Lumerical

Cadence Virtuoso

Job description

Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Broadcom is seeking a Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer to support the development of next‑generation photonic integrated circuits (PICs). The successful candidate will lead the design, simulation, layout, characterization, and system‑level verification of advanced silicon photonics components and circuits, contributing to high‑performance optical interconnect solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Utilize industry‑standard simulation tools, including Ansys/Lumerical and the Cadence Virtuoso design environment, to design and validate photonic components and integrated circuits.
• Collaborate closely with design and layout engineers to develop high‑performance integrated photonic circuits.
• Partner with fabrication and process engineers to define, optimize, and monitor device designs including implementation of process control and monitoring structures.
• Develop test and qualification plans in coordination with validation and quality engineering teams.
• Validate link‑and system‑level performance in collaboration with EIC designers, packaging engineers, and system architects.

Education

• Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience.
• OR PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field with 3+ 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, and 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.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual base salary range: $120,000 - $192,000.
• Eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
• Medical, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(K) participation with company matching.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Company paid holidays, paid sick leave, and vacation time.
• Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence in accordance with applicable laws.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Broadcom is a proud 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.