PHIZENIX
About the Role
We are seeking a highly skilled
Silicon Photonic IC Design Engineer
to play a key role in the design and physical layout of advanced
Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
that interface directly with custom ASICs built on leading-edge semiconductor process nodes. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of photonics, analog, and digital design - helping to define and deliver next-generation optical and electronic systems. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the
design and physical layout
of complex Silicon Photonic ICs (PICs) that connect directly with advanced ASICs. Participate in all stages of PIC delivery - from
floor planning and block placement
to
micro-architecture, optical/electrical routing , and
back-end verification
(DRC/LVS). Collaborate with
analog, digital, and packaging teams
to ensure optimal design outcomes that meet requirements for
opto-electronic performance ,
signal integrity (SI) , and
power integrity (PI) . Work closely with other photonics engineers to
refine layout methodologies , improve design automation, and enhance existing
software-based verification and layout flows . Qualifications
Specialized Skills Strong understanding of
photonics fundamentals
and core
engineering design principles . Hands-on experience with
Silicon Photonics Process Design Kits (PDKs)
and best practices for designing and laying out photonic components, subsystems, and complete PICs. Proficiency with
physical design tools
such as
Cadence, Siemens Mentor, or Klayout , including scripting and automation using
SKILL or Python . Familiarity with
layout verification tools
(e.g., Calibre, Pegasus) for
DRC, ERC, and LVS
checks. Experience with
SI and PI-aware electrical routing
for mixed-signal and digital designs is a strong advantage. Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
with a focus on
integrated photonics
or optical device design. Preferred Attributes
Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Creative thinker with strong attention to detail. Thrives in a
collaborative and fast-paced environment . Excellent
written and verbal communication skills .
California Pay Range
$185,000-$225,000 USD
We are seeking a highly skilled
Silicon Photonic IC Design Engineer
to play a key role in the design and physical layout of advanced
Silicon Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
that interface directly with custom ASICs built on leading-edge semiconductor process nodes. This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of photonics, analog, and digital design - helping to define and deliver next-generation optical and electronic systems. Key Responsibilities Contribute to the
design and physical layout
of complex Silicon Photonic ICs (PICs) that connect directly with advanced ASICs. Participate in all stages of PIC delivery - from
floor planning and block placement
to
micro-architecture, optical/electrical routing , and
back-end verification
(DRC/LVS). Collaborate with
analog, digital, and packaging teams
to ensure optimal design outcomes that meet requirements for
opto-electronic performance ,
signal integrity (SI) , and
power integrity (PI) . Work closely with other photonics engineers to
refine layout methodologies , improve design automation, and enhance existing
software-based verification and layout flows . Qualifications
Specialized Skills Strong understanding of
photonics fundamentals
and core
engineering design principles . Hands-on experience with
Silicon Photonics Process Design Kits (PDKs)
and best practices for designing and laying out photonic components, subsystems, and complete PICs. Proficiency with
physical design tools
such as
Cadence, Siemens Mentor, or Klayout , including scripting and automation using
SKILL or Python . Familiarity with
layout verification tools
(e.g., Calibre, Pegasus) for
DRC, ERC, and LVS
checks. Experience with
SI and PI-aware electrical routing
for mixed-signal and digital designs is a strong advantage. Education
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field
with a focus on
integrated photonics
or optical device design. Preferred Attributes
Highly self-motivated with a proactive approach to problem-solving. Creative thinker with strong attention to detail. Thrives in a
collaborative and fast-paced environment . Excellent
written and verbal communication skills .
California Pay Range
$185,000-$225,000 USD