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Senior Photonics Design Engineer

IntelUS, California, Santa Clara$164,470+Photonics & RF
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The published floor of $164,470 is 15% above the Photonics & RF median of $143,000. First seen on this site 2026-10-02, open 7 days.
Posted 2026-10-01 · read from workday

Job Details: Job Description: The Role and Impact We are seeking a Silicon Photonics Design Engineer specializing in actives design. In this role you will contribute directly to the design, simulation, optimization, and development of advanced photonic components for next-generation optical communication systems. Your day-to-day work will involve collaborating across engineering disciplines to design and validate photonic integrated circuits (PICs) components such as modulators, detectors, lasers, and passive devices, ensuring they meet performance, reliability, and manufacturability requirements. This role offers a unique opportunity to push the boundaries of photonics technology and drive innovation in data center and AI applications. About the Team Intel's Integrated Photonics Solutions (IPS) team is a global leader in silicon photonics integration, pioneering high-performance optical solutions that enable transformative scalability in data center bandwidth and speeds. The team focuses on research, development, and commercialization of advanced photonic technologies that drive Intel's vision of delivering cutting-edge innovations in optical communications and AI-driven systems. Joining IPS means becoming part of an innovative team dedicated to redefining the future of high-volume photonic integration.