Leeds, UK | Permanent | Hybrid or On-site A rare opportunity to take technical ownership of the WDM architecture for a multi-wavelength, high-speed silicon photonics compute platform, with direct influence over architecture, foundry tape-outs and production silicon. You’ll work across the full development cycle — from architecture and PIC design through simulation, tape-out, direct foundry collaboration and first-silicon validation. Key Responsibilities: Own the WDM architecture, wavelength plan and optical power budget Design and optimize AWGs, micro-rings, filters and multiplexers Develop complex silicon photonic circuits for high-speed optical links Model loss, crosstalk, thermal drift and manufacturing variation Own foundry design reviews, tape-out sign-off and silicon debug Analyze first-silicon results and feed findings into future designs Your background: Successful PIC tape-outs and experience with foundry PDKs Strong knowledge of WDM, AWGs and/or resonant photonic devices Photonic simulation and layout verification experience MSc or PhD in Photonics, Electronic Engineering, Physics or similar Experience with CW-WDM, high-speed optical links, Lumerical, Cadence, Python or MATLAB would be advantageous. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Sr Silicon Photonics Engineer employer: IC Resources
Join a forward-thinking semiconductor company that values innovation and excellence in digital design. With a strong emphasis on mentorship and professional growth, you'll thrive in a collaborative environment where your leadership will directly impact the success of complex ASIC/FPGA projects. Located in a vibrant tech hub, this role offers unique opportunities to shape methodologies and drive cutting-edge solutions while enjoying a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development.
