Overview
In this role you will help design advanced silicon photonics IC-based products, driving from concept through fabrication, testing, and analysis. You join a multidisciplinary team that delivers innovative photonic devices and large-scale circuits. You will validate photonic ICs in optical engines and collaborate with cross‑functional groups to meet system requirements. This position offers the chance to shape cutting‑edge photonics integration within a global leader in connectivity for the AI era, contributing to scalable, high‑performance solutions.
Responsibilities
- Design complex photonic devices and interconnects and systems‑on‑chip from concept to fabrication, testing, and analysis
- Validate photonic ICs in optical engines and coordinate with mixed‑signal IC, substrate, packaging, and simulation teams
- Own Tx and/or Rx PIC designs and communicate performance and PIC requirements to cross‑functional teams
- Evaluate optical link budgets, RFEO performance, and power consumption against requirements




- Define test requirements and collaborate to prepare comprehensive test plans
- Generate PIC performance documents to track performance across R&D; and production variants
- Explore and implement new design approaches for device‑ and system‑level optimization

Qualifications
- MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or Applied Physics
- Hands‑on experience in silicon photonic device design, characterization, and modeling
- Proficient with optical and RF simulation tools (Lumerical, HFSS, ADS) and photonic circuit design
- Proficient in Python or C/C++ with solid understanding of optics and electromagnetics
- 2+ years of experience in silicon photonics design, testing, and characterization

Benefits
- Flexible and hybrid working schemes
- Maternity and paternity leave (min. 90 days)
- Life insurance for all employees
- Well‑being programs
- NERG participation and coaching support
- Career growth and skills development opportunities

📌 Silicon Photonics Design Engineer (Italia)
🏢 Experteer Italy
📍 Italia