Job Details

Silicon Photonics Design & Packaging Engineer

Santa Clara, California, United States

Hardware

Summary

Posted: Apr 10, 2025

Role Number: 200598891

Silicon photonics (SiPh) technology is essential for realizing next-generation optical interconnects already implemented in data center connectivity and ready to penetrating into short distance within the boards. One critical technology to implement high-volume, low-cost SiPh optical interconnect is the development of high efficient optical I/O device/engine/module architecture, assembly, optical coupling design and process for single-mode fiber packaging. We are looking for a hardworking and passionate Si photonics device, photonic IC design & optical Packaging Engineer to join our team. In this highly visible role, you will develop Si photonics PIC/engine/chiplet packaging and co-packaging solutions utilizing advanced packaging technologies, define assembly baseline processes, decide package BOM, establish optical coupling design/manufacturing that are optimized for performance, reliability, yield and cost.

Description

Silicon photonics (SiPh) technology is essential for realizing next-generation optical interconnects already implemented in data center connectivity and ready to penetrating into short distance within the boards. One critical technology to implement high-volume, low-cost SiPh optical interconnect is the development of high efficient optical I/O device/engine/module architecture, assembly, optical coupling design and process for single-mode fiber packaging. We are looking for a hardworking and passionate Si photonics device, photonic IC design & optical Packaging Engineer to join our team. In this highly visible role, you will develop Si photonics PIC/engine/chiplet packaging and co-packaging solutions utilizing advanced packaging technologies, define assembly baseline processes, decide package BOM, establish optical coupling design/manufacturing that are optimized for performance, reliability, yield and cost.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS and 10+ years of experience in relevant industry experience

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S or Ph.D. in Physic (Optics major), Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field desired, preferred.

• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.

• Strong theoretical background in optics and photonics fundamentals, device/module integration

• Hands-on experience in photonic IC (PIC) design, silicon photonics device laser, high speed modulator, PD, passive components, such as Si WG, MUX/DeMUX.

• Hands-on experience in Si photonics packaging and measuring fiber-coupled devices.

• Hands-on experience in optical component design, simulation and qualification, and single / multi-mode fiber assembly using active and passive alignment tool. Hands-on experience of CMOS BEOL wafer scale processing and flip chip assembly (CoC, CoW, WLP)

Pay & Benefits

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