Silicon photonics design expert – Photonic integrated circuits for transceiver applications (Japan)

Deliver Photonic Integrated Circuit transceiver designs in the area of Optical IO for AI/ML applications relying on next-generation Silicon Photonic platforms.

What you will do

We are looking for a motivated and dynamic photonic design expert (シリコンフォトニクスの設計エンジニア (トランシーバー向け光集積回路)) to join a newly established team that will focus on new approaches towards optical IO, relying on dense integration of photonics and scaled-CMOS transceiver electronics. You will use imec’s cutting-edge Silicon Photonics platform to realize optical IO PICs, more in particular:

• Design, model and layout photonic components and circuits
• Setup design of experiments and analyse test data
• Communicate your insights to internal cross-functional teams, technology developers and external partners
• Lead R&D projects and interact with external and internal customers 
• Translate customer requirements into system concepts and PIC architectures 
• Improve existing photonic platforms and contribute to new photonic concepts for emerging applications 
• Continuously align with process, characterization, application and system experts 

What we do for you

We offer you the opportunity to join one of the world’s premier research centers in nanotechnology at its location in Hokkaido, Japan. With your talent, passion and expertise, you’ll become part of a team that makes the impossible possible. Together, we shape the technology that will determine the society of tomorrow.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and proud of our open, multicultural, and informal working environment with ample possibilities to take initiative and show responsibility. We commit to supporting and guiding you in this process; not only with words but also with tangible actions. Through imec.academy, 'our corporate university', we actively invest in your development to further your technical and personal growth. 

We are aware that your valuable contribution makes imec a top player in its field. Your energy and commitment are therefore appreciated by means of a market appropriate rewards package. 

Who you are

• A PhD or equivalent in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with at least 2 years of experience in silicon photonic design.
• In-depth knowledge of integrated photonics.
• Extensive expertise in design, optimization and layout of Si photonic components and circuits.
• Hands-on experience with photonic modelling software (e.g. Lumerical).
• Hands-on experience with layout tools (e.g. Luceda Ipkiss, Cadence, L-edit). Experience with Ipkiss is a plus.
• Good programming skills. Experience with Python is a strong plus.
• Experience with experimental setups, characterization and packaging of PICs is an advantage.
• Experience with passives in Silicon Nitride, Ge-on-Si or AlOx is a plus.
• The ability to work according to agreed customer timelines and manage time efficiently according to the project schedules.