Silicon Photonics Modeling Engineer Photonic Device & PIC Design
Location:
Bengaluru, India

Work Mode:
Onsite / Hybrid

Experience:
5 12 Years

Industry:
Semiconductor | Silicon Photonics | Optical Communications | VLSI

Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced
Silicon Photonics Modeling Engineer
to develop and validate photonic device models for next-generation
Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs)
. This role focuses on
device modeling, simulation, Process Design Kit (PDK) development, compact model generation, and design enablement
for high-speed optical interconnects, data center networking, AI infrastructure, telecommunications, and advanced computing applications.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in
silicon photonics, optical device physics, electromagnetic simulation, photonic design automation, compact modeling, and photonic PDK development
while working closely with device engineering, process integration, packaging, CAD, and product engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities
- Develop compact models for silicon photonic devices, including waveguides,



modulators, photodetectors, couplers, splitters, and ring resonators.
- Build and maintain Photonic Process Design Kits (PDKs) supporting Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) design.
- Perform electromagnetic and optical simulations for photonic device optimization and validation.
- Correlate simulation results with silicon measurements to improve model accuracy and predictive capability.
- Support design enablement for optical transceivers, co-packaged optics, and high-speed optical communication products.
- Collaborate with Device Engineering, Process Integration, CAD, Packaging, Test Engineering, and Product Development teams.
- Develop reusable photonic design libraries, compact models, and automation methodologies.
- Support technology qualification, design rule validation, and manufacturing readiness.
- Investigate optical performance issues through simulation, characterization, and root cause analy

📌 Silicon Photonics Modeling Engineer – Photonic Device (Bengaluru)
🏢 Best NanoTech
📍 Bengaluru