Principal Opto-Electronics Engineer

About this role

Design and develop high-speed optoelectronic systems, including optical transceivers and connectivity chip architectures. Perform system-level modelling and co-simulation of electronic, photonic, and packaging effects. Co-design electrical and optical interfaces, ensuring signal integrity, bandwidth efficiency, and power optimization

Develop and implement high-speed interface architectures, spanning host-side SerDes and parallel low-speed optical links, including analog equalization, clocking strategies, and link-level optimization. Design and simulate analog and mixed-signal CMOS circuits (e.g., drivers, TIAs, PLLs).Contribute to ASIC and IC design flows, including architecture definition, modelling, and verification. Collaborate with internal teams and external partners to support tape-outs, bring-up, and validation of silicon and photonic devices

Analyze experimental data, align it with simulation outcomes, and drive iterative design improvements to meet performance targets. PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Optical Engineering, or a related field. Strong background in signal processing for communication systems, analog/mixed-signal circuit design, Integrated circuit (ASIC/CMOS) design Proven industry experience in the design and delivery of optoelectronic systems and integrated circuits

Experience with optical transceivers, connectivity systems, or advanced optical I/O architectures. Hands-on experience with lab measurements and characterisation (e.g., RF measurements, eye diagrams, BER testing). Strong experience in end-to-end link modelling and simulation, including circuit-level (SPICE) and system-level (Python-based) analysis

Ability to operate effectively in a multi-disciplinary environment. Excellent communication skills in English, both written and spoken, including the skill to clearly communicate technical results and justify assumptions to diverse technical audiences. Experience with co-packaged optics, optical interconnects, or da

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