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Overview
SBT's client has developed a groundbreaking technology platform that integrates the properties of advanced materials with the capabilities of silicon photonics, aimed at driving a transformative leap in AI workload efficiency.
They seek an experienced technical lead with a deep background in designing silicon photonics. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in cross-functional collaboration to integrate silicon photonics hardware into platforms, as well as experience leading partnerships with foundry manufacturing teams.
This role requires a hands-on leader with an innovative mindset eager to challenge conventional thinking and develop cutting-edge products to advance photonics technology and transform markets.
Responsibilities
- Photonic circuit design: design expertise specific to waveguides, gratings, splitters, modulators, and photodetectors
- Simulation tools and Optimization: Perform thorough simulations to analyze device performance and optimize designs.
- Characterization and optical test: Contribute to the development of test protocols and characterization.
- Hardware design: Engage in high-level hardware design activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
- Fabrication: Collaborate with process owners and manufacturing partners to ensure successful manufacturability.
- High-speed optoelectronics: high-bandwidth modulation and detection schemes
Qualifications:
- Advanced degree - Masters or Ph.D. (preferred) in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Extensive experience in silicon photonics design
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools (ex. Lumerical, Ansys tools like Virtuoso), software development, and simulation, using languages such as Python, C++, or similar.
- Test protocol development for both wafer-level and packaged device testing
- Integration experience with AI acceleration architectures is a bonus
