Design and optimize complex active and passive, large-scale silicon photonic integrated circuits at system and device levels

Generate software and scripts to meet design and analysis goals

Work with foundries and manufacturers

Conduct trade studies and analysis of alternatives to explore design options and trade-offs

Propose and analyze experiments to validate and refine simulation models

Present verbal and written findings to cross-functional teams

Translate analysis into recommendations for future development directions

Address integration issues with other chips and systems

Create simulation flows and documentation for collaboration with other PIC design engineers

Collaborate with photonic designers, nanofabrication engineers, test engineers, and physicists

Train, guide, and mentor team members on frameworks and best practices

Contribute to the company’s IP portfolio

Requirements

Master’s or PhD degree in electrical engineering, applied physics or other relevant discipline

5+ years of experience with silicon photonics in an industrial setting

Familiarity in designing photonic layouts with KLayout, Luceda, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent

Deep expertise in designing and optimizing silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and devices

Experience in common programming languages like Python and MATLAB

Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation using common tools, like Lumerical (FDTD, MODE, INTERCONNECT), Tidy3D

Solid understanding of photonics, electronics, and electromagnetic compatibility

Familiarity in optical bench experiments with tools like parameter analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, laser sources, etc.

Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and written communication skills

Ability to work independently while also being a great team member

Exceptional candidates may have 7+ years of experience with silicon photonics in an industrial setting

Experience designing high-performance optical switches and modulators

Experience with inverse design optimization techniques,



including adjoint method, particle swarm optimization (PSO), genetic algorithms (GA), and gradient ascent

Experience designing high-performance single-photon detectors

Expertise in photonic integrated circuits on silicon nitride or hybrid material platforms

Experience with high-frequency chip design (RFIC/MMIC) and signal modeling in HFSS

Experience with thermal and mechanical modeling in COMSOL (FEM)

Experience modeling doping, diffusion, and electrical device performance in Sentaurus or Silvaco (TCAD)

Experience with PIC packaging, fabrication, and test

Knowledge of quantum optics

Knowledge of cryogenic PICs

Ability to work in the Greater Vancouver Area is a plus

Work permit sponsorship eligibility

Core Competencies
Demonstrates expertise in designing and optimizing silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and devices, with proficiency in electromagnetic simulation and programming languages such as Python and MATLAB. Capable of collaborating with cross-functional teams and mentoring others while contributing to the development of innovative photonic solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Silicon Photonics Design

Electromagnetic Simulation

Programming in Python and MATLAB

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)

Optical Bench Experiments

ATS Optimization Keywords
Hard Skills

Silicon Photonics

Electromagnetic Simulation

Programming Languages

Designing Photonic Layouts

High-Performance Optical Switches

Inverse Design Optimization Techniques

Thermal and Mechanical Modeling

Modeling Doping and Diffusion

PIC Packaging and Fabrication

Quantum Optics

Soft Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal Skills

Written Communication

Mentoring

Independent Work

Industry Keywords

Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits

Electromagnetic Compatibility

Cryogenic PICs

High-Frequency Chip Design

Optical Spectrum Analyzers

Tools & Technologies

KLayout

Luceda

Cadence

Mentor Graphics

Lumerical

Tidy3D

COMSOL

Sentaurus

Silvaco

Parameter Analyzers

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📌 Senior PIC Design Engineer (British Columbia)
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