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MediaTek ยท 9 hours ago

Senior Photonics IC Design Engineer

positionIrvine, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$150K/yr - $255K/yr
date5+ years exp

MediaTek is a leading technology company, and they are seeking a Senior Photonics IC Design Engineer. The role involves designing, simulating, and testing building blocks for photonic ICs, as well as developing mathematical models for co-simulation with electronic circuits.

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Responsibilities

Design, simulate and test various building blocks for photonic ICs such as modulators, filters, and detectors
Develop mathematical models of photonic components for co-simulation with electronic circuits
Contribute to the integration and testing of Photonic & Electronic ICs, collaborate with cross functional teams to improve system performance and optimize designs
Must be proficient in programming (e.g. Python or MATLAB) for design automation

Qualification

Photonics design experienceOptical transceiver designCadence design environmentProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABSimulation of photonic devicesInterpersonal skillsCommunication skills

Required

Candidates with proven track record of photonics design experience are preferred
Should have PhD in EE or Physics related field, or M.S. with 5+ years of industry experience
Solid understanding of optical transceiver design and system level requirements
Proficient in the design, layout, and simulation of photonic devices
Proficient with Cadence design environment and mixed-signal simulation
Able to assume responsibility for a variety of technical tasks and to work independently
Excellent working attitude and good interpersonal and communication skills

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
Parental leave
401K

Company

MediaTek

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MediaTek Inc. is a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor company that provides system-on-chip solutions for wireless communications.
dateFounded in 1997
location
Hsinchu, T'ai-wan, TWN
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://www.mediatek.com

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
2001-07-23IPO

Leadership Team

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Jack Hu
Developer Relations Manager - MediaTek Labs
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