Senior Photonic Layout Design Engineer

Responsibilities

• As a Senior Photonics Layout Engineer, you will take ownership of the physical design and verification of cutting-edge photonic integrated circuits (PICs), guiding designs from initial proof-of-concept phases to high-volume manufacturing readiness. You will work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team of…
• Layout Execution & Tape-out Ownership
• Lead complex, full-loop manual and automated layout designs for waveguides, modulators, photodetectors, and mixed-signal functions (high-speed/general I/Os, ESD structures).
• Drive the full tape-out process, including floor planning, waveguide routing, and mask data preparation.
• Verification & Mitigation: Execute rigorous post-layout verification (DRC, LVS, fill, density) across multiple stepping versions. Trace defect sources, mitigate layout-dependent issues, and ensure DRC/LVS cleanliness prior to tape-out.
• Test Vehicle & Component Development
• Own the layout of complex test structures, active/passive full loops, and certification vehicles with large
• Design of Experiments (DOEs) to optimize for process windows.
• Automation & AI-Assisted Workflows
• Develop and implement AI-assisted design methods, layout automation scripts, and custom Pcells to improve productivity, reduce development cycle times, and customize DRC/LVS checking flows.

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