Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Designer

We are seeking an experienced Integrated Photonics Circuit (PIC) Designer to design, simulate, and optimize advanced photonic devices—including edge couplers, phase shifters, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, ring resonators, and splitters/combiners—to meet high-performance system requirements. The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams such as electrical circuit designers, packaging engineers, and external vendors to ensure seamless integration of PICs with electronic integrated circuits (EICs). You will use industry-standard photonics design tools (e.g., GdsFactory, KLayout) for floor planning, device placement, tuning, and design rule checks, while driving tape-out planning to meet project deadlines. Additional responsibilities include creating engineering documentation, participating in design reviews, conducting risk assessments, and contributing to product reliability and manufacturability.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams — including electrical circuit designers, packaging engineers, and external vendors—to ensure seamless integration of PIC and electronic integrated circuits (EIC).

Design and simulate photonic devices (e.g., edge couplers, phase shifters, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, ring resonators, splitters/combiners) to meet system performance requirements.

Utilize standard photonics design tools (e.g., GdsFactory, KLayout) to perform efficient PIC floor planning, device placement and tuning, design rule checks (DRC), and version control.

Drive tape-out planning with a strong focus on meeting project timelines.

Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications and test plans.

Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional meetings to ensure product reliability and manufacturability.

Minimum Requirements

3+ years of hands-on integrated photonics circuit design experience.

Deep understanding of integrated photonics fundamentals.

Familiarity with PIC design environments such as GdsFactory, KLayout, OptoCompiler, or ZeroPDK.

Familiarity with PIC simulation tools such as Lumerical or Tidy3D.

Proven ability to excel in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Even Better If You Have

Previous experience with layout for PIC tape-out.

Familiarity with photonic computing architectures.

Experience in PIC characterization and measurement.

An advanced degree (MS or PhD) in Electrical Engineering or a related field.

What Motivates Our Team

Excellent benefits – medical, vision, dental, 401(k), paid time off, and more.

Strong work-life balance – a flexible, supportive culture that values your personal time.

Groundbreaking work in optical computing – shape the future of data processing.

Impactful innovation – our designs push the boundaries of performance and efficiency.

Passionate & dedicated team –collaborate with experts and thought leaders in the field.

Professional development – we foster growth, mentorship, and career advancement opportunities.