Coherent Corp. · 9 hours ago
Principal IC Design Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
7+ years expCoherent Corp. is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials, and networking components. The role involves leading the development of high-speed broadband ICs for advanced optical transceivers, managing prototype evaluations, and collaborating with cross-functional teams on advanced developments.
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Responsibilities
Lead the development of best-in-class IC from concept to production
Plan & manage evaluation of prototype silicon in close collaboration with the application and silicon characterization team
Help support IC qualification and transition to mass production
Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments
Qualification
Required
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 7 years of experience
At least 5 years of related professional experience
Hands-on experience with design of RFIC's > 20GHz
Familiar with wired or optical communication
Solid understanding of high frequency (40GHz+) IC design such as TIAs and Drivers
Solid understanding and experience in designing analog circuits in CMOS and SiGe BICMOS such as LDOs, Opamps, DACs, power detectors, VGAs
Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, IC design techniques of broadband linear amplifiers and equalizers
Cadence IC design tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, PVS, EMX, Quantus
Solid understanding and hands-on experience in critical custom RF circuit layout
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence
Self-motivated with innovative thinking
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time
Mobility: Ability to sit for extended periods while working at a computer, and occasionally stand, walk, or move around lab/office environments
Manual Dexterity: Use of hands and fingers to handle small tools, prototypes, electronic components, or testing equipment
Vision: Close vision for computer work, reading schematics, and detailed design work; may also require color vision for interpreting wiring or visual inspection of prototypes
Lifting/Carrying: Occasionally lifting or moving light to moderate materials, usually up to 20–25 lbs (e.g., prototypes, lab equipment, or documentation)
Preferred
Understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM)
Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus
Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable
Benefits
Competitive compensation program
Comprehensive career development platform
Company
Coherent Corp.
Coherent empowers market innovators to define the future through breakthrough technologies, from materials to systems.
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.44BKey Investors
JP Morgan Chase
2025-09-26Post Ipo Debt· $3.03B
2021-05-07Post Ipo Equity· $410M
1987-10-09IPO
Leadership Team
Sherri Luther
CFO and Treasurer
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Giovanni Barbarossa
Chief Strategy Officer & President Materials Segment
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