Senior Silicon Photonics Chip Designer

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Senior Silicon Photonics Chip Designer at Ciena shaping performance and manufacturability of optical transmitters and receivers. Collaborating in cross-functional teams to drive product innovation and improvements.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and validate silicon photonics chips for high-speed optical transmitters and receivers, balancing performance, cost, and reliability requirements
  • Define photonic integrated circuit layouts (GDS) and collaborate with wafer fabrication partners for design verification, production, and delivery
  • Lead and contribute to photonic circuit design reviews prior to manufacturing
  • Support module prototyping, test definition, and transferring designs to high-volume production in partnership with operations and manufacturing teams
  • Drive continuous improvements in performance, yield, and reliability throughout the product lifecycle
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver prototypes and production products based on Ciena's silicon photonics platform
  • Monitor, document, and communicate technical progress while proactively identifying risks that may affect specifications, schedules, or budgets.

Requirements:

  • Master's or Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline
  • At least 5 years of industry experience in silicon photonic integrated circuit design
  • Experience delivering silicon photonics products in production environments
  • Advanced proficiency with photonic and electronic design tools, including Cadence Virtuoso and Ansys Lumerical
  • Strong knowledge of passive and active photonic integrated circuit design principles
  • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams
  • Fluent written and spoken French and English.

Benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision plans
  • 401(K) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching
  • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP)
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid sick leave
  • Vacation time
  • Comply with laws regarding Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence