Senior Computational Photonics Engineer

9 hours ago

Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada Synopsys Inc Full-time
Be a key player at Synopsys as a Senior Computational Photonics Engineer, focusing on enhancing simulation technologies for cutting-edge AI products. Drive improvements in photonic device design accuracy and speed. This role requires a deep understanding of electromagnetic simulation methods and significant programming skills in C++ and Python. You will innovate design automation solutions, validate simulations, and collaborate with a talented R&D team to enhance simulation performance. Your efforts will be essential in delivering high-quality tools that comply with customer needs in photonics technology.

Key Responsibilities
• Develop and improve photonic simulation software
• Implement efficient simulation methods and workflows
• Work within an R&D codebase to boost performance
• Investigate simulation errors and deliver fixes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on solutions

Requirements:
• PhD in a relevant technical field
• Strong expertise in computational-photonics
• Advanced skills in C++ and Python development
• Familiarity with numerical methods for simulations
• Experience solving complex technical problems Your work will significantly influence the development processes of next-generation photonic devices, ensuring optimal performance from concept to production.