Silicon Photonic Design Engineer

Job title: Silicon Photonic Design Engineer

About the Role Marvell is seeking a Silicon Photonic Design Engineer to develop silicon photonics-based optical engines and components for next-generation AI and data center infrastructure. The role focuses on designing, simulating, and tape-out of photonic ICs, and contributing to tool development in a collaborative, international environment.

What You'll Do

• Simulate and design active and passive photonic integrated components, circuits and high-bandwidth photonic systems
• Translate device operational specifications into mask layouts
• Drive tape-out activities including layout verification, DRC, and documentation
• Contribute to software development and maintenance for simulation and mask layout tools, including PDK
• Testing and characterization of resulting components, qualification of components/integrated circuits
• Analyze and interpret measurement data, comparing experimental results with simulations to optimize device performance
• Root cause and failure analysis of components and integrated circuits

What We're Looking For

• Master’s degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in a relevant research or engineering environment; industry experience in a high-tech environment is a plus
• Strong understanding of silicon photonics, semiconductor physics, optical component design, fabrication, and testing
• Strong background in optical communications or high-frequency electrical/electro-optical characterization (>40 GHz) is a plus
• Hands-on experience in photonic device characterization and testing in a development environment; high-speed testing background preferred
• In-depth experience in at least two of the following areas: Photonic electromagnetic field simulations (Lumerical preferred); RF PCB design and RF electromagnetic field simulation (HFSS preferred); Code-based mask layout design for photonic ICs (Synopsys preferred), including experience with external PDKs, libraries, and DRC; Design and tape-out experience with multiple foundries is a plus
• Proactive, self-starting energy; ownership mindset; ability to pivot with changing priorities; ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences; strong team-player with global collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

• With competitive compensation and great benefits, you will enjoy our workstyle within an environment of shared collaboration, transparency, and inclusivity
• We’re dedicated to giving our people the tools and resources they need to succeed in doing work that matters, and to grow and develop with us
• For additional information on what it’s like to work at Marvell, visit our Careers page