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Please Note: 1. If you are a first time user, please create your candidate login account before you apply for a job. (Click Sign In > Create Account) 2. If you already have a Candidate Account, please Sign-In before you apply. Job Description: Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer Company: Broadcom Location: San Jose, CA Position Type: Full-Time Broadcom is looking for a Senior Silicon Photonics PIC Design Engineer to help us build next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs). In this role, you will lead the design, simulation, layout, and system-level testing of advanced silicon photonics components that power our high-performance optical interconnect solutions. Key Responsibilities Utilize simulation tools, including Ansys/Lumerical, Cadence Virtuoso design environment, to design and validate photonic designs. Collaborate closely with design and layout engineers to develop high-performance integrated photonic circuits. Work with fab / process engineers to define and optimize device design and implement process monitoring structures. Develop test and qualification plans in coordination with validation and quality engineering teams. Validate link performance in collaboration with EIC designers, packaging engineers, and system architects. Education Master’s degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optics, or related field with 10+ years of relevant experience OR PhD with 7+ years of relevant experience Required Experience & Skills Strong proficiency in photonic design and simulation tools such as Ansys/Lumerical and Cadence Virtuoso. Extensive experience in RF/Signal Integrity (SI) simulation and optimization for High-speed modulators and photodetectors (PDs) Electrical subsystems including PCB, TIA, and driver circuits Integrated optical components and full transceiver systems Hands-on experience designing high-speed active optical devices including MZM and MRM Hands-on experience with passive optical components, including couplers, splitters, PSR, and WDM components. Proficiency in programming for data analysis, modeling, and layout automation (e.g., Python, scripting tools). Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and cross-functional collaboration skills. Additional Job Description: Compensation and Benefits The annual base salary range for this position is $143,800 - $ 230,000 This position is also eligible for a discretionary annual bonus in accordance with relevant plan documents, and equity in accordance with equity plan documents and equity award agreements. As a valued member of our team, you'll be eligible for a discretionary annual bonus and the opportunity to receive not only a competitive new hire equity grant, but also annual equity awards, connecting your success directly to the company's growth. All subject to relevant plan documents and award agreements Broadcom is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We will consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, disability status, medical condition, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will also consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records consistent with local law. If you are located outside USA, please be sure to fill out a home address as this will be used for future correspondence.
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That number is real. WorkMundi's database shows 144,883 open engineer roles across the world. India has the most with 31,687 jobs, followed by the United States with 30,084. If you just finished reading one job ad and felt paralyzed by choice, you're not alone—but this scale is actually an advantage. It means you can afford to be selective.
Start by geography and language. The majority of engineer ads—117,837 of them—have the job posting text written in English. Use that as one filter, but remember: the ad text language tells you nothing about whether the role actually requires you to speak English day-to-day. Read the job description carefully. Then check which countries have the volume you're targeting. Singapore, Poland, and Australia round out the top five after India and the US.
Next, learn who's hiring. Accenture has posted 2,801 engineer roles. andurilindustries, speechify, and jobgether are also actively recruiting. If you're applying to one of these names, research their hiring patterns and interview style before you apply. That homework pays off.
When you interview, expect the question every engineer hears: 'Tell me about a time you had to debug a problem that wasn't in your job description.' Have a specific story ready—not a general one. Name the tools, the deadline pressure, and what you learned. Hiring managers listen for whether you see problem-solving as part of the role itself, not a favour.