Location
Santa Clara, CA
Type
Full-time
Posted
10/15/2026
Compensation
$164,470 - $269,100 per year
Job description
This role at Intel focuses on architecting, designing, and simulating advanced photonics solutions for high-speed optical communication systems. The team is dedicated to innovation in silicon photonics, aiming to enhance digital connectivity for users worldwide. Candidates will work collaboratively across organizations to validate and implement system-level solutions. This position requires a blend of theoretical knowledge and practical experience in optical components and system optimizations.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar discipline with a focus on Silicon Photonics and 6+ years of industry experience, or a PhD with 4+ years of experience.
- Experience in system link modeling and design methodology for high-speed optical communication transceivers.
- Experience in architecting and designing new systems and components for high-speed silicon photonics products.
- Proficiency with optical/electrical simulation platforms such as Simulink, Matlab, ADS, Lumerical, HFSS, and VPI.
Responsibilities
- Architect, design, and simulate new system-level and component-level photonics solutions.
- Develop and perform end-to-end system level link simulations with high-speed silicon photonic components.
- Identify system-level tradeoffs and component performance optimization opportunities.
- Define system specifications driving component development and tradeoffs.
- Work cross-organizationally to validate photonic link and system understanding with experiments.
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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