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Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Broadcom is a global technology leader that designs, develops and supplies a broad range of semiconductor and infrastructure software solutions.
$141,000 - $225,000
Backend
Senior Software Engineer
In-Person
10+ years of experience
Enterprise SaaS
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Description For Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Broadcom is seeking a motivated Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer with excellent communication skills. This role involves designing, simulating, laying out, testing, and verifying silicon photonics components and circuits at the system level.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate on integrated photonic circuit development
  • Use simulation tools like Ansys/Lumerical and Cadence Virtuoso
  • Work with fab/process engineers on device design and process monitoring
  • Create test and qualification plans
  • Validate link performance with various teams

Requirements:

  • Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Optics with 10+ years of experience, or PhD with 7+ years of experience
  • Proficiency in photonics design and simulation tools
  • Deep understanding of high-speed RF modeling and parametric extraction
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed active optical devices and passive optical structures
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Broadcom offers competitive compensation, including base salary, discretionary annual bonus, and equity. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with company matching, ESPP, EAP, paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation time.

Broadcom is an equal opportunity employer, considering qualified applicants without discrimination based on protected characteristics. They also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local laws.

Last updated 9 months ago

Responsibilities For Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

  • Collaborate with design and layout engineers to develop integrated photonic circuits
  • Utilize simulation tools, including Ansys/Lumerical, Cadence Virtuoso design environment, to validate designs
  • Work with fab/process engineers to define and optimize device design and process monitoring structures
  • Create test and qualification plans in collaboration with validation and quality engineers
  • Validate link performance in coordination with EIC, packaging, and system architects

Requirements For Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

  • Master's degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or Optics with 10+ years of related experience, or PhD with 7+ years of related experience
  • Proficiency with photonics design and simulation tools such as Ansys/Lumerical, Photon Design, and Cadence Virtuoso
  • Deep understanding of high-speed RF modeling and parametric extraction; experience with Ansys HFSS is desirable
  • Hands-on experience with high-speed active optical devices, such as MZM and MRM
  • Hands-on experience with passive optical structures including couplers, splitters, PSR, and WDM components
  • Strong teamwork and collaboration skills

Benefits For Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401k
Equity
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Vacation time
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Equity awards

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