Principal Silicon Photonics

2 weeks ago

Toronto Ontario, Ontario, Canada StarIC Full time

Join Our Innovative Team: Silicon Photonics and Analog / Mixed-Signal Design Engineers Wanted

About Us

At StarIC, we’re not just building circuits; we’re shaping the future of technology. As a Toronto-based semiconductor design company, we thrive on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Our passion lies in analog and mixed signal design, where precision meets innovation.

Why StarIC?

  • Exciting Projects: At StarIC, you won’t be working on mundane tasks. Instead, you’ll dive headfirst into cutting-edge projects that redefine the industry.
  • Learning Culture: We believe in continuous growth. As part of our team, you’ll learn quickly and have the opportunity to teach others.
  • Global Impact: Our advanced mixed-signal Integrated Circuits reach clients worldwide, making a tangible impact on technology.
  • Collaboration: Co-work with layout, digital, and system teams to optimize designs and create exceptional solutions.
  • Client Engagement: Discussions and presentations with clients keep us at the forefront of IC design.

About the role

You'll be working on state-of-the-art TIA and Driver designs for silicon photonics applications operating at very high speeds. The blocks will be integrated with photonics elements to build a high-speed electro-optical system. You'll be responsible for active circuit development, design, and sign-off in a technical leadership role.


Qualifications We’re Seeking

  • We're looking for designers to work on electronic circuit design which interface directly with optical elements, hence experience with both electrical and photonic circuit design is a prime focus for this role
  • Education: Minimum of a Masters or PhD in Electrical Engineering with a focus on IC design.
  • Experience: 3+ years of design experience, including knowledge of Optical front-end receivers and transmitters (TIAs, Drivers), CTLE, DFE, ADC, DAC, oscillators, PLLs, and more.
  • SerDes/High-Speed Expertise: If you’ve tackled a SerDes or high-speed circuit design (>10GS/s), that’s a significant asset.
  • Silicon Proven: Multiple silicon designs taped out with measured results? You’re our kind of engineer.
  • Photonics design (PD, MRM, MZ elements) experience a significant asset
  • Co-design and co-simulation of photonics and electronics experience a big plus
  • SOI or FinFet Know-How: Experience in SOI or FinFet process nodes? Even better.
  • Coding Skills: Comfortable with scripting, programming, and tools like MATLAB/Simulink and Python.
  • Team Player: Excellent communication, presentation skills, and a strong team player.
  • Location: Strong preference for those eligible to work within Canada.

Perks and Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation: We value your expertise and offer highly competitive pay.
  • Great Work Environment: StarIC is a growing company with a fantastic work atmosphere.
  • Hybrid Work: This position is eligible for hybrid work, giving you flexibility.
  • Integrated Circuit Design Experience: Only applicants with multiple IC tape-outs will be considered.

Ready to Shape the Future?

If you’re passionate about analog and mixed signal design, reach out to us Let’s create something extraordinary together.


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