Sr. Photonics Design Engineer

Applied Materials Inc

Santa Clara, CA, US
Base: $176,000.00 - $242,000.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Si photonics pic design expertise
Laser and optoelectronics device design
Hands-on cadence virtuoso experience
The role focuses on establishing advanced photonics technology capabilities for next-generation optical interconnects in hyperscale and AI computing applications

Job Summary

  • The role focuses on establishing advanced photonics technology capabilities for next-generation optical interconnects in hyperscale and AI computing applications.
  • Candidates will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to validate PIC designs for integration into optical mechanical and module fabrication processes.
  • Applied Materials offers a supportive work culture that encourages learning and growth while providing competitive compensation ranging from $176,000 to $242,000.

Matching Summary

The role focuses on establishing advanced photonics technology capabilities for next-generation optical interconnects in hyperscale and AI computing applications.

Salary

Base: $176,000.00 - $242,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonus and stock award program; Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health and wellbeing programs

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Si photonics PIC design expertise
  • Laser and optoelectronics device design
  • Hands-on Cadence Virtuoso experience
  • Silicon photonics fab tape-out experience
  • Photonic design tools Lumerical COMSOL RSoft
  • CMOS semiconductor process knowledge

Nice-to-have

  • Collaboration with foundry partners
  • System architecture definition skills
  • Supportive work culture fit
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Innovation in optical module production

Key Requirements

  • PhD in Engineering, Physics, or Photonics
  • 5-10 years industry experience in optoelectronics
  • At least 3 years Si photonics experience
  • Proven tape-out experience with Global Foundry or Tower Jazz
  • Expertise in high-speed optoelectronics device design

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