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Senior Silicon Photonics Engineer | London | Hybrid | Up to £150k | Lucrative Stock Options


Are you Silicon Photonics Engineer with Photonic Integrated Circuitry experience? Do you have a background in Optical Computer Networks & Systems? Are you looking to work on cutting edge products in AI and Machine Learning?


Then this might just be the role for you!


We are working with a disruptive London based Computer Networking company who are working on the cutting edge of AI and Machine learning technology with applications for increased productivity in Data Centre’s and HPCs


They are looking for a Senior Silicon Photonics Engineer with experience at system and component levels to join them in their mission to revolutionise AI systems whilst reducing energy consumption and stiving for a sustainable future.


You will be expected to design, develop, and test iterative product prototypes to get a product manufactured. This role will include hands-on design, simulation, testing, and closely interfacing with fabrication and packaging teams and vendors.


This role is suitable for candidates with extensive disciplined Silicon Photonics experience.


Responsibilities:

  • Design and simulate photonic components and system-level functionality and performance.
  • Prototype original photonic components and architectures.
  • Work closely with the fabrication team and external manufacturing partners for component design, process integration, and performance monitoring.
  • Develop component and system-level optical testing plans and optoelectronic testing setups. Perform hands-on photonic component and optical system-level testing an d scale testing for performance evaluation alongside the product team.
  • Contribute to the expansion of our IP portfolio through patent filing.


Skills & Experience

  • 5 years of industrial experience in design and optimization of silicon/III-V photonic devices and photonic integrated circuits.
  • Strong tape out experience with photonics foundries.
  • Strong experience in photonic integrated circuits design CAD tools.
  • Strong understanding of planar waveguide optics, including passive (waveguides, multiplexers/demultiplexers, tapers, couplers) and active (detectors, modulators, SOAs and lasers) components.
  • Strong experience on RF/SI simulation and optimization, from components PCB/TIA/driver/optical components and systems.
  • Good understanding of CMOS manufacturing process in relation to photonic devices.
  • Proficient with mainstream photonic components and systems simulation and layout packages such as Lumerical, Synopsis RSoft, IPKISS.
  • Proficient with Python and other scripting languages.
  • Proficient with complex optoelectronic lab testing techniques and equipment, including high-speed detectors, oscilloscopes, spectrum analysers, precision positioning setups.
  • Capable of coaching and mentoring new or junior engineers.
  • Ph.D. with research in silicon photonics or BEng/MSc on relevant subjects.


What’s in it for you?

  • Up to £150k DOE.
  • Lucrative stock options.
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Xmas/New Years Shutdown.
  • Hybrid working.
  • Private Healthcare & Life Assurance.
  • Relocation assistance.
  • Visa sponsorship provided.
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