Nvidia Director Photonic Design 

United States, California 

898767183

What you will be doing:

• Work with foundries to define and optimize device structures and processes.

• Partner with test engineering and design validation teams to perform full test and device characterization of silicon photonic devices.

• Work with module developers to craft optical sub-assemblies.

• Develop methodologies for high-quality components suitable for volume production.

• Interface closely with laser and package designers to optimize performance for various form factors and operating conditions.

• Actively collaborate across disciplines—with digital, photonics, analog, and physical design teams—to design devices that meet performance and power requirements.

• Work with external vendors to ensure timely development and delivery of key photonics related processes and components.

• Engage in problem-solving and contributing with novel architectural ideas.

• Work closely with hardware and software teams on functionality, interfaces, and documentation.

What we need to see:

• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a similar subject area or equivalent experience

• 15+ overall years of proven experience in a related field and demonstrated ability in designing silicon photonics ICs from concept to high-volume manufacturing; 5+ years of leadership experience

• In-depth knowledge of photonic device physics, semiconductor laser, and device physics

• Extensive experience in crafting, simulating, and testing high-speed optical modulators for 50+Gbaud in Si, IIIV, and other material systems including micro-ring, Mach-Zehnder, and electro-absorption modulators.

• Experience in architecting, designing, and taping out PICs; PIC test data analysis and design optimization.

• Proven track record of ownership of coordinated silicon photonics components.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to collaborate in cross-disciplinary teams.