Intel
Photonic System Design Engineer
US, California, Santa Clara · Senior · Internship
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About the role
- The world is transforming - and so is Intel.
- Come join us and do something wonderful.
- Identify system-level tradeoffs and component performance optimization opportunities
Responsibilities
- Architect, design and simulate new system-level and component-level photonics solutions
- Develop and perform end-to-end system level link simulations with high-speed silicon photonic components.
- Intel is a company of bold and curious inventors and problem solvers who create some of the most astounding technology advancements and experiences in the world.
- We work every single day to design and manufacture silicon products that empower people's digital lives.
- Work cross-organizationally to validate photonic link and system understanding with experiment, implement system-level solutions, and drive engineering requirements decisions
Requirements
- Experience in architecting, designing and defining new systems and components for high-speed silicon photonics commercial optical communication products.
- Experience with modeling both direct detect higher order modulation format systems, advanced modulation formats, noncoherent and coherent optical systems (ie, modulators, detectors, lasers).
- Experience with optical/electrical simulation platforms Simulink, Matlab, ADS, Lumerical, HFSS, VPI, etc.
- You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position.
- Experience listed below would be obtained through a combination of your degree, research and or relevant previous job and or internship experiences.
Nice to have
- Experience modeling in transmitter, receiver, analog and Serdes interactions, Si and III-V photonic devices, subsystems in high-speed optical communication systems.
- Experience with co-simulating high-speed electronics with optical components, DSP modeling, coding/decoding techniques, OSNR/BER/FEC error correction, CMOS IC's (driver, TIA's), and advanced modulation formats.
- Experience in designing high speed optoelectronic and electronic components.
- Experience in component, carrier, RF package, driver-modulator optimization, high-speed interconnect digital and analog system, DSP and FEC.
- Exposure in optical system-, subsystem-, and component-level characterization.
- Exposure to optical packaging concepts 2D, 2.5D, 3D and optical test.
- Experienced Hire
- Shift 1 (United States of America)
Compensation
- Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $164,470.00-269,100.00 USD
- The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
- Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.
- Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US:
- $164,470.00-269,100.00 USD
Benefits
- It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation.
- Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.
- Candidates should never be required to pay recruitment fees, medical examination fees, or any other charges as a condition of employment.
- Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
Company info
- We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
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