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Silicon Photonics Test Engineer

Intel

Location

Santa Clara, CA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/18/2026

Compensation

$122,440 - $232,190 per year

Undergraduate with 2+ Years of Experience
Master's with 2+ Years of Experience
PhD Entry-Level
H-1B FY202694.2% approval-88% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

The role is for an experienced Silicon Photonics Test Engineer at Intel, focusing on the development and validation of Photonics Integrated Circuits (PICs) and related optical subsystems. The team seeks a candidate who can collaborate with cross-functional teams including hardware, firmware, and optics to ensure the performance of silicon photonics products. The position involves hands-on testing and characterization of devices, as well as the development of automated test environments. This is an opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge technology advancements in the field of silicon photonics.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a STEM related field with 4+ years of experience, or a Master's degree with 3+ years of experience, or a PhD with no experience.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience testing and validating Silicon Photonics devices, RFICs, or optical communication subsystems.
  • Experience with Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs), RF probes, and high-speed electrical and optical measurement equipment.
  • Strong programming skills for instrument control, automation, and data processing, particularly in Python.
  • Experience performing RF probe calibration using calibration substrates and advanced measurement methodologies.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, own, and execute comprehensive validation for Silicon Photonics products.
  • Develop software and automation to control various optical and electrical measurement instruments.
  • Perform detailed characterization of Silicon Photonics devices including modulators and photodetectors.
  • Characterize and validate the performance of high-speed optical modules.
  • Generate validation reports and communicate findings to development teams and leadership.

Benefits

  • Intel offers a comprehensive benefits package including competitive pay, stock programs, healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, parental leave, and programs supporting employee wellbeing and professional development.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Intel Corp

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

74

FY2026

Approval rate

94.2%

FY2026

LCA certified

2,201

FY2026

Entry-level share

0.1%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

-88%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-54%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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