$164,470 – $311,890
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What this role is
Intel seeks a Senior Laser Designer to develop photonic components and DFB lasers for next-generation optical communication systems used in data centers and AI applications. This role suits experienced photonics engineers with a strong background in laser design, simulation, and high-volume manufacturing who want to drive cutting-edge silicon photonics technology.
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What they ask for
Required
- Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related field with 6+ years of relevant experience, OR Ph.D. with 4+ years of industry experience
- Extensive experience designing and simulating DFB lasers including InP epi design
- Industrial experience developing DFB lasers in high-volume manufacturing and product qualification
Nice to have
- Project leadership experience
- Statistical analysis of photonic component test data using JMP or MATLAB/Python
- MATLAB programming experience
- Familiarity with Cadence and KLayout layout tools
- System-level optical link modeling expertise
- Published research in peer-reviewed photonics journals