Senior Silicon Photonics Chip Designer

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Ciena

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5001 - 10000 employees

Founded 1985

📡 Telecommunications

🔧 Hardware

💰 Series C on 1995-12

Telecommunications • Hardware • Networking

Ciena is a global leader in optical and routing systems, services, and automation software. We build the world’s most adaptive networks to address ever-increasing digital demands for richer, more connected experiences for all users. For three-plus decades, we’ve brought our innate sense of humanity to our relentless pursuit of innovation.

📋 Description

• Design and validate silicon photonics chips for high-speed optical transmitters and receivers, balancing performance, cost, and reliability requirements. • Define photonic integrated circuit layouts (GDS) and collaborate with wafer fabrication partners for design verification, production, and delivery. • Lead and contribute to photonic circuit design reviews prior to production ramp. • Support module prototyping, define test plans, and transfer designs to high-volume manufacturing in partnership with operations and manufacturing teams. • Drive continuous improvements in performance, yield, and reliability throughout the product lifecycle. • Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to deliver prototypes and production products based on Ciena’s silicon photonics platform. • Monitor, document, and communicate technical progress while proactively identifying risks that could impact specifications, schedules, or budgets.

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s degree or Ph.D. in Optics, Physics, Engineering Physics, or a related discipline. • 5+ years of industry experience in silicon photonic integrated circuit design. • Experience delivering silicon photonics products in production environments. • Advanced proficiency with photonic and electronic design tools, including Cadence Virtuoso and Ansys Lumerical. • Strong knowledge of passive and active photonic integrated circuit design principles. • Ability to work independently while contributing effectively within multidisciplinary teams. • Fluency in French and English, both written and spoken.

🏖️ Benefits

• Health insurance • Dental and vision plans • Participation in 401(k) (USA) & DCPP (Canada) with company matching • Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Company-paid holidays • Paid sick leave • Vacation time • Paid Family Leave and other leaves of absence