Senior PIC Design Engineer

Senior PIC Design Engineer | III-V | London (Hybrid) | Circa £90,000
 
We are supporting our client hiring for a Senior PIC Design Engineer (III-V) who develops next-generation networking technologies for AI/ML and high-performance computing.
 
They’re seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop photonic integrated circuits (PIC), contributing to the design, simulation, layout and tape out of advanced photonic components.
 
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the design and simulation of both passive and active photonic components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on layout development, mask generation, and tape-out activities.
• Develop, review, and maintain detailed technical specifications and design documentation across the supply chain.
• Work closely with external partners and suppliers to support joint development activities.
• Contribute technical insight and analysis to inform product and technology roadmap decisions.
• Support test development, experimental validation, and data analysis for photonic devices.

 
Required Experience & Skills:

• PhD in Physics or a related discipline, with a focus on photonics, semiconductors, or optical communications.
• Minimum 3 years of industry or academic experience in photonics or a closely related field.
• Experience with epitaxial layer design for III-V materials using commercial or in-house tools.
• Proven track record in designing high-speed optical systems and PICs for lasers, modulators, detectors, and amplifiers.
• Strong expertise in photonic simulation tools and methods (e.g. FDTD, EME)
• Proficiency in photonic layout and mask design tools (e.g. Synopsys, Nazca, KLayout, or similar).

 
Benefits:

• Salary Crica £90,000 DoE
• Lucrative stock options.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays + Xmas/New Years Shutdown.
• Hybrid working.
• Private Healthcare & Life Assurance.
• Relocation assistance.