What are the responsibilities and job description for the Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Designer position at Opticore Inc?
Opticore’s mission is to provide scalable, energy-efficient computing solutions that address the global energy and environmental challenges posed by the growing demands of AI computing with 100x more energy efficiency and area density.We’re looking for a self-motivated Integrated Photonics Designer to join our team and help shape the future of high-speed, high-performance computing. You’ll work on silicon photonics chip design and verification across the entire product lifecycle, making you a key contributor to our engineering efforts. Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams—including electrical circuit designers, packaging engineers, and external vendors—to ensure seamless integration of PIC and electronic integrated circuits (EIC).
- Design and simulate photonic devices (e.g., edge couplers, phase shifters, Mach-Zehnder interferometers, ring resonators, splitters / combiners) to meet system performance requirements.
- Utilize standard photonics design tools (e.g., GdsFactory, KLayout) to perform efficient PIC floor planning, device placement and tuning, design rule checks (DRC), and version control.
- Drive tape-out planning with a strong focus on meeting project timelines.
- Create and maintain engineering documentation, including design specifications and test plans.
- Participate in design reviews, risk assessments, and cross-functional meetings to ensure product reliability and manufacturability.
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