PIC Architect

Job description

PIC Architect to drive device- and PIC-level investigation, architecture, simulation and characterization of next-generation photonic integrated circuits, focused mainly on data center interconnect applications. A central focus of this role is technology pathfinding — identifying, evaluating, and maturing next-generation photonics technology, including silicon photonics (SiPh) and beyond. The role requires deep expertise across SiPh device physics, design and simulation, process technology integration, 3D heterogeneous integration (3DHI) of new materials, and optical test, to bring PIC architecture from concept through Prototype.

Essential Responsibilities

• Lead technology pathfinding for next-generation photonics platforms, including silicon photonics (SiPh) and beyond, assessing emerging materials, device architectures, and integration approaches for future product roadmaps.
• Define device- and PIC-level architecture for silicon photonics products, balancing performance, power, area, cost, and manufacturability.
• Partner with foundries, process integration, and packaging teams to ensure architectures are robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective in production.
• Support design-for-test, optical test, and design-for-reliability efforts, including test structure definition, characterization planning, and qualification support.
• Participate in DOE or prototype characterization, silicon debug, and yield/failure analysis, feeding learnings back into device and PIC architecture.
• Drive development projects involving multiple external partners, including suppliers, universities, and R&D consortia, applying strong communication and leadership skills.