Leading Silicon Photonics Specialist

6 days ago


london city of london, United Kingdom Langham Recruitment Limited Full time
Senior Silicon Photonics Engineer Role

We are working with a disruptive London based Computer Networking company who are pushing the boundaries of AI and machine learning technology with applications for increased productivity in Data Centres and HPCs.

This is an exceptional opportunity for a Senior Silicon Photonics Engineer to join their mission to revolutionise AI systems whilst reducing energy consumption and striving for a sustainable future. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience at system and component levels, with expertise in photonic integrated circuitry and optical computer networks.

The successful candidate will be responsible for designing, developing, and testing iterative product prototypes to get a product manufactured. This role will involve hands-on design, simulation, testing, and closely interfacing with fabrication and packaging teams and vendors.

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 and scale testing for performance evaluation alongside the product team.
  • Contribute to the expansion of our IP portfolio through patent filing.
Key Requirements:
  • 5 years of industrial experience in design and optimisation 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 optimisation, 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.
Your Benefits:
  • Up to £150k per annum depending on experience
  • Lucrative stock options
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Christmas/New Year shutdown
  • Hybrid working arrangement
  • Private healthcare and life assurance
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Visa sponsorship provided


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