The Silicon Photonics Design Engineer role focuses on the design, simulation, optimization, and development of advanced photonic components for optical communication systems. The position is part of Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions team, which is dedicated to pioneering high-performance optical solutions. This role emphasizes collaboration across engineering disciplines to ensure the reliability and performance of photonic integrated circuits. It offers an opportunity to innovate in data center and AI applications.

• Bachelor's or BS degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Science, or a related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree with 4+ years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 2+ years of experience in photonic device design and simulation.
• Proficiency in optical and RF design and simulation tools such as Lumerical, RSoft, or Tidy3D.
• Hands-on experience in photonic integrated circuit design from concept through high-volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with photonic test methodologies and equipment, including optical spectrum analyzers and tunable lasers.
• Experience managing statistical analysis of photonic test data using tools like JMP or programming languages such as Python or Matlab.

• Design, simulate, and optimize photonic components such as modulators, passive devices, lasers, and detectors for PICs.
• Conduct tolerance analysis to ensure components maintain reliability and performance under various operating conditions.
• Lead test chip development, including design, layout, tapeout, testing, and validation processes.
• Analyze characterization data, identify performance gaps, and develop strategies for optimization and improvement.
• Develop and refine modeling methodologies for photonic components and propose innovative test approaches.
• Research emerging photonics technologies to define next-generation architectures and drive intellectual property development.
• Collaborate with cross-disciplinary engineering teams to align component designs with system-level requirements.

• 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.