Broadcom
Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer
USA-California-San Jose-1320 Ridder Park Drive
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- Mid level
- Stated salary
- $143,800 – $230,000 per year
- Country
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Job Description:
Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer
- Company: Broadcom
- Location: San Jose, CA
- Position Type: Full-Time
Broadcom is looking for a Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer to help us build next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). In this role, you will lead the design, simulation, layout, and system-level testing of advanced silicon photonics components that power our high-performance optical interconnect solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Utilize simulation tools, including Ansys/Lumerical, Cadence Virtuoso design environment, to design and validate photonic designs.
- Collaborate closely with design and layout engineers to develop high-performance integrated photonic circuits.
- Work with fab / process engineers to define and optimize device design and implement process monitoring structures.
- Develop test and qualification plans in coordination with validation and quality engineering teams.
- Validate link performance in collaboration with EIC designers, packaging engineers, and system architects.
Education
- Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience
- OR
- PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience
Required Experience & Skills
- Strong proficiency in photonic design and simulation tools such as Ansys/Lumerical and Cadence Virtuoso.
- Extensive experience in RF/Signal Integrity (SI) simulation and optimization for
- High-speed modulators and photodetectors (PDs)
- Electrical subsystems including PCB, TIA, and driver circuits
- Integrated optical components and full transceiver systems
- Hands-on experience designing high-speed active optical devices including MZM and MRM
- Hands-on experience with passive optical components, including couplers, splitters, PSR, and WDM components.
- Proficiency in programming for data analysis, modeling, and layout automation (e.g., Python, scripting tools).
- Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Additional Job Description:
Compensation and Benefits
The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $ 230,000
This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements.
As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements
Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law.
If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
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