Photonic Modeling Engineer - San Jose, United States - Cadence Design Systems

Description

At Cadence, we hire and develop leaders and innovators who want to make an impact on the world of technology.

Cadence is a pivotal leader in electronic systems design, building upon more than 30 years of computational software expertise. The company applies its underlying Intelligent System Design strategy to deliver software, hardware, and IP that turn design concepts into reality.

Cadence customers are the world's most innovative companies, delivering extraordinary electronic products from chips to boards to complete systems for the most dynamic market applications including hyperscale computing, 5G communications, automotive, mobile, aerospace, consumer, industrial, and healthcare.

We are looking for a Photonic Modeling Engineer who will play a key role in supporting our photonic design solutions. You will be responsible for developing photonic compact models and pushing the envelope of our circuit simulation capabilities. The candidate must have solid, hands-on experience in photonic IC design, modeling, and simulation.

Qualifications:

· Master's or PhD degree in electrical engineering, physics, or similar fields

· 3+ years of experience in integrated photonics (e.g., silicon photonics)

· Experience designing integrated photonic devices and/or circuits, through full design cycles from simulation and layout to tape-out and to experimental characterization

· Familiarity with modern electronic-photonic design automation (EPDA) tools and workflows (familiarity with Cadence Virtuoso platform is a plus)

· Expertise in photonic compact modeling for passive and active devices (e.g., waveguides, couplers, phase shifters, modulators, photodetectors, lasers, etc.), using photonic-specific modeling formats/tools (e.g., Lumerical INTERCONNECT / CML Compiler), Verilog-A, or other methods

· Experience in photonic circuit simulation, and ideally electronic-photonic co-simulation, using Lumerical INTERCONNECT, Cadence Spectre, or similar tools

· Experience in physics-based photonic device simulation, including optical (e.g., using FDTD to extract S-parameters), electrical and thermal

· Programming skills in Python or other languages

· Experience in photonic PDK development is a plus

· Experience working with multiple foundries is a plus

The annual salary range for British Columbia is 87,500 CAD to 162,500 CAD. You may also be eligible to receive incentive compensation: bonus, equity, and benefits. Sales positions generally offer a competitive On Target Earnings (OTE) incentive compensation structure. Please note that the salary range is a guideline and compensation may vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location. Our benefits programs include: paid vacation and paid holidays, 401(k) plan with employer match, employee stock purchase plan, a variety of medical, dental and vision plan options, and more.

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Cadence plays a critical role in creating the technologies that modern life depends on. We are a global electronic design automation company, providing software, hardware, and intellectual property to design advanced semiconductor chips that enable our customers create revolutionary products and experiences.

Thanks to the outstanding caliber of the Cadence team and the empowering culture that we have cultivated for over 25 years, Cadence continues to be recognized by Fortune Magazine as one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Our shared passion for solving the world's toughest technical challenges, our dedication to pushing the limits of the industry, and our drive to do meaningful work differentiates the people of Cadence.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.

Cadence is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, basis of disability, or any other protected class.