Onsite Principal Engineer, Photonics Design

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About the role

  • Principal Engineer leading silicon photonics component design at Intel. Driving innovation for data centers and AI infrastructure with advanced photonics solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and inspire a team of world-class engineers developing next-generation optical components for data centers and emerging applications.
  • Shape Intel’s technology roadmap by influencing product architectures and defining future photonic solutions.
  • Drive cutting-edge design of 112Gbaud+ photonic components, including high-speed modulators, advanced detectors, phase controllers, and next-gen active/passive devices.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure seamless integration across design, performance, reliability, yield, and certification with Intel and Intel Foundry partners.
  • Deliver breakthrough photonic components that redefine performance and scalability.
  • Set technical direction for Intel’s silicon photonics strategy.
  • Lead innovation at the intersection of photonics, packaging, and system integration

Requirements

  • MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 12 + years of industry experience
  • 6+ years in silicon photonics IC development from concept to high-volume manufacturing
  • 8+ years designing, simulating, and testing photonic devices in industry or research
  • Proven track record of taking photonic devices from concept to production
  • Deep expertise in silicon photonics device physics and design principles
  • Technical leadership experience (leading projects or teams of 3+)
  • Experience with 100G+ high-speed photonic components
  • Knowledge of advanced packaging and fiber coupling
  • Familiarity with foundry processes (AIM Photonics, GlobalFoundries, TSMC)
  • Publications in peer-reviewed photonics journals
  • Customer-facing or product development experience
  • Exposure to advanced materials (BTO, TFLN, III/V), microring modulators, inverse design optimization.
  • System-level link modeling experience
  • Proficiency with photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, COMSOL, RSoft, or equivalent)
  • Experience in device characterization and performance validation

Benefits

  • competitive pay
  • stock bonuses
  • health insurance
  • retirement plans
  • vacation

Job title

Principal Engineer, Photonics Design

Job type

Experience level

Lead

Salary

$220,920 - $311,890 per year

Degree requirement

Postgraduate Degree

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