Intel

Sr. Principal Engineer, Photonics Solutions

Virtual US, USA · Principal

Sponsorship not specified$256k-$361kDetected 15 days ago

Machine LearningSupply ChainThermal AnalysisElectrical EngineeringLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingPublic Speaking

About the role

Job Details: Job Description: Intel Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) stands at the forefront of silicon photonics integration and commercialization.
From 400G to 3.2T+ and beyond, we're driving unprecedented bandwidth growth while achieving smaller form factors through advanced packaging and system integration.
As data demands scale exponentially and AI workloads reshape computing architecture, Intel Silicon Photonics provides the foundational technology enabling this transformation.

PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or similar discipline with 8+ years of experience in a related field and 8+ years of relevant industry experience
8+ years of experience in silicon photonics system architecture and integration from concept to high volume manufacturing
Extensive (10+ years) experience in designing and architecting photonic systems for high-performance computing or AI applications
Proven track record of leading complex, multi-disciplinary technical programs involving photonic systems
Deep expertise in optical interconnect architecture
Experience with system-level modeling and/or performance optimization for high-bandwidth optical links
Demonstrated technical leadership experience directing the work of senior engineering teams
Strong background in AI/ML infrastructure requirements and compute interconnect scaling challenges

Exposure to: advanced modulation formats, wavelength division multiplexing (WDM), optical switching architectures, thermal management for high-density optics
Experience with co-design methodologies linking photonic hardware with AI software stacks

working with AI hardware, process, test, packaging, and applications teams
linear-drive modulators, advanced detector arrays, optical switching matrices
Strategic problem-solving mindset: demonstrated ability to architect solutions for complex system-level challenges
Technical leadership experience: leading large, multi-site engineering organizations
Deep experience with AI training and inference infrastructure requirements (GPU clusters, distributed computing)
Knowledge of advanced packaging technologies for high-density optical interconnects
Experience with industry standards development (OIF, IEEE, OCP) for optical interconnects
Familiarity with foundry/fab ecosystems and supply chain management for photonic solutions
Publications in peer-reviewed journals on optical interconnects or AI infrastructure
Customer-facing experience with hyperscale data center operators and AI companies
Knowledge of emerging
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$256,050.00-361,480.00 USD
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presenting strategic technical vision to senior leadership and external partners
Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

At the Data Center Group (DCG), we're committed to delivering exceptional products and delighting our customers.
We offer both broad-market Xeon-based solutions and custom x86-based products, ensuring tailored innovation for diverse needs across general-purpose compute, web services, HPC, and AI-accelerated systems.
Our charter encompasses defining business strategy and roadmaps, product management, developing ecosystems and business opportunities, delivering strong financial performance, and reinvigorating x86 leadership.
Join us as we transform the data center segment through workload driven leadership products and close collaboration with our partners.
We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry.
Our mission is to enable the next generation of data centers and AI infrastructure through transformative silicon photonics solutions.

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