AMD · 3 days ago
Silicon Design Engineer / Modeling and Verification
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$221K/yr - $332K/yrAMD is a company dedicated to building innovative products that enhance next-generation computing experiences. They are seeking a seasoned Photonic Systems Engineer to drive simulation-driven design, performance optimization, and validation of complex photonic components and systems while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
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Responsibilities
Participate in photonic device and system modeling efforts, driving simulation-based architecture, design decisions, and performance optimization
Define and own photonic system architecture trade-offs with a strong focus on power, performance, reliability, and cost
Develop, validate, and maintain multi-physics models (optical, electrical, thermal) to predict system behavior across operating conditions and process variations
Drive correlation between simulation results and lab measurements, using data to refine models and guide design improvements
Review, assess, and influence test plans, methodologies, and results to ensure technical accuracy, coverage, and compliance with project requirements
Support in-house hardware bring-up by guiding test strategies, troubleshooting complex photonic issues, and accelerating root-cause analysis
Collaborate across design, packaging, electronics, firmware, manufacturing, and product teams to ensure successful system integration
Mentor and technically guide engineers in photonic modeling, simulation best practices, and system-level thinking
Qualification
Required
Deep expertise and a strong passion for photonic device and system modeling
Proven track record of driving simulation-driven design, performance optimization, and validation of complex photonic components and systems
Meticulous about optical performance, power efficiency, signal integrity, and reliability
Ability to balance schedule commitments and cost constraints
Excellent communication and presentation skills, demonstrated through technical publications, presentations, trainings, executive briefings, etc
Highly adept at collaboration among top-thinkers and engineers
Ready to mentor and guide, and help to elevate the knowledge and skills of the team
Participate in photonic device and system modeling efforts, driving simulation-based architecture, design decisions, and performance optimization
Define and own photonic system architecture trade-offs with a strong focus on power, performance, reliability, and cost
Develop, validate, and maintain multi-physics models (optical, electrical, thermal) to predict system behavior across operating conditions and process variations
Drive correlation between simulation results and lab measurements, using data to refine models and guide design improvements
Review, assess, and influence test plans, methodologies, and results to ensure technical accuracy, coverage, and compliance with project requirements
Support in-house hardware bring-up by guiding test strategies, troubleshooting complex photonic issues, and accelerating root-cause analysis
Collaborate across design, packaging, electronics, firmware, manufacturing, and product teams to ensure successful system integration
Mentor and technically guide engineers in photonic modeling, simulation best practices, and system-level thinking
Preferred
Extensive experience in photonic device and system modeling, simulation, and performance optimization in a production or advanced R&D environment
Hands-on expertise with industry-standard photonic simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, VPIphotonics, OptiSystem, COMSOL, or equivalent)
Proficiency in Python and/or Julia for building custom simulation frameworks, numerical analysis, data processing, and model automation
Strong background in multi-physics modeling, including optical, electrical, and thermal interactions
Experience correlating simulation results with laboratory measurements and silicon or module-level test data
Demonstrated success supporting hardware bring-up, debugging complex photonic systems, and resolving cross-domain issues
Experience developing test plans, test methodologies, and qualification data; ability to influence external partners on technical strategy
Familiarity with photonic integration technologies such as silicon photonics, III-V integration, packaging, and optical interconnects
PhD or Master's degree in related discipline preferred
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