Senior Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

NVIDIA

Senior Engineer in silicon photonics design and modeling at NVIDIA. Developing co-simulation flows and building compact models for photonic components.

Posted 7/9/2026full-timeGhent • 🇧🇪 BelgiumSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in silicon photonics device modeling and electronic-photonic co-simulation, with a strong background in developing and maintaining electro-optic co-simulation flows. Proficient in using photonic simulation tools and collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve design objectives.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Silicon Photonics Device ModelingElectronic-Photonic Co-SimulationVerilog-A Compact ModelingPhotonic Simulation ToolsDesign Experience in Photonics

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Hard Skills

Silicon-Photonics Test StructuresCompact/Behavioral ModelsCharacterization PlansModel CorrelationHigh-Speed Electronic Design

Tools & Technologies

LumericalAnsysSynopsys OptoDesignerRSoft

Industry Keywords

Electrical EngineeringApplied PhysicsPhotonics EngineeringOptical EngineeringR&D Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain the electro-optic co-simulation flow
Define silicon-photonics test structures and characterization plans
Build and calibrate compact/behavioral models for silicon photonic components
Correlate models against foundry and in-house characterization data
Partner closely with circuit/SerDes designers, system teams, and foundry contacts

Requirements

What you’ll need

MS and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Photonics/Optical Engineering, or related field (or equivalent experience)
5+ years of design experience in industry or applied R&D, spanning photonic and/or high-speed electronic design
Proven track record in silicon photonics device modeling, compact modeling, or optical component design
Electronic-photonic co-simulation and Verilog-A compact modeling experience
Photonic simulation tools: Lumerical or comparable (Ansys, Synopsys OptoDesigner/RSoft)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology
Collaborative work environment
Equal opportunity employer