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AMD · 11 hours ago

Silicon Photonics Technologist

Santa Clara, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$198K/yr - $296K/yr

AMD is a company focused on building innovative products that enhance computing experiences across various domains. The role involves leading semiconductor laser design and modeling initiatives, collaborating with teams to drive technology development from concept to production.

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Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Hiring Manager

Andrea Jenkins

Responsibilities

Prior experience driving high power laser development, design, thermal management

Experience working with laser device vendors as well as pluggable module assembly vendors

Analyze experimental results to improve the design or model

Device experience in DFB lasers, III-V semiconductors

In-depth knowledge of laser module fabrication

Work as a team to propose new laser designs and provide support to design optimizations

Qualification

Semiconductor laser designHigh-speed laser developmentLaser module fabricationThermal managementDFB lasersIII-V semiconductorsLeadership experienceOral communicationWritten communicationTeam collaboration

Required

Proven track record of delivering innovative photonics and Laser module solution from concept to production

Proven track record of driving technology development in the semiconductor field

Leadership experience driving engineering teams in architecture definition, process definition and/or yield improvement

Excellent oral and written communication skills to share complex signals/recommendations with technology partners, colleagues, product architects and AMD management

Prior experience driving high power laser development, design, thermal management

Experience working with laser device vendors as well as pluggable module assembly vendors

Analyze experimental results to improve the design or model

Device experience in DFB lasers, III-V semiconductors

In-depth knowledge of laser module fabrication

Work as a team to propose new laser designs and provide support to design optimizations

BS/MS/PhD in Material Science, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent

Preferred

Preferably having previous design experiences in one or more of the following areas: high-speed laser, electro absorption modulated laser (EML), vertical cavity surface-emitting laser (VCSEL), and high-power laser

Laser testing and characterization experience is a plus

Fully understand theories of semiconductor laser, photodetectors, and other optoelectronic devices

Significant experience in semiconductor technology development role with laser design is preferred

Proven experience working with manufacturing partners such as suppliers, OSATs and foundry partners

Knowledge of basic semiconductor device fabrication process is a plus

Experience in a leadership role driving cross-functional teams