- Define new pixel architecture, layout design and corresponding process integration schemes.
- Optimize existing pixel performance and manufacturability.
- Perform process, device and optoelectronic simulations of advanced CMOS/CCD imager pixels.
- Generate and evaluate pixel process and device experimental splits.
- Participate in internal and external silicon foundry interactions.
- Provide leadership and mentorship to junior designers.

Requirements - Excellent written and verbal communications skills.

- Robust knowledge of fabrication process, device physics and optoelectronics of advanced CMOS/CCD image sensors.
- Experience with image sensor pixel design, preferably with high-speed and low-noise CMOS/CCD pixel design experience.
- Knowledge and experience in analog circuits interfacing to imager pixels will be strong assets to the position.
- Doctorate (academic) with specialization in semiconductor device physics and with hands-on experience of semiconductor fabrication processes and device characterization techniques.
- At least 3 years of experience with 2D/3D TCAD simulations (process/device/optoelectronic simulations using Synopsys, Silvaco) and optical simulations (Ray tracing/FDTD using Lumerical, Zemax).
- Design of Experiments (DOEs)



including Taguchi methods, Response Surface Methodology (RSM).

Core Competencies

Expertise in pixel architecture design and optimization for advanced CMOS/CCD image sensors, with a strong foundation in semiconductor device physics and fabrication processes. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams while conducting complex simulations and experimental evaluations. Highest-signal resume keywords - Pixel Architecture Design

- CMOS/CCD Image Sensor Fabrication
- 2D/3D TCAD Simulations
- Optoelectronic Simulations
- Design of Experiments (DOEs) Hard Skills - Pixel Design
- Device Physics
- Optoelectronics
- Analog Circuits
- Semiconductor Fabrication
- Device Characterization
- Process Integration
- High-Speed CMOS Design
- Low-Noise CMOS Design
- Experimental Evaluation Soft Skills - Written Communication
- Verbal Communication
- Leadership
- Mentorship Certifications & Qualifications - Doctorate in Semiconductor Device Physics Industry Keywords - Image Sensor Technology
- Pixel Performance Optimization
- Process Simulation
- Device Simulation
- Optical Simulation Tools & Technologies - Synopsys
- Silvaco
- Lumerical
- Zemax

📌 Senior Principal Pixel Designer (Toronto)
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📍 Toronto