Senior PIC Design Engineer
CV-LibraryLondonpermanentPosted: 5 May 2026
Apply NowSenior 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
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