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PIC Design Engineer

Rotonium is expanding its PIC design team to increase throughput and support more complex integrated photonic architectures. For this reason, Rotonium is looking for a highly skilled PIC Design Engineer (Mid/Senior) for a full-time position based in Padova (hybrid, remote possible).

Key Responsibilities

  • Design and optimization of integrated photonic components.

  • EM and circuit-level simulations using industry-standard tools.

  • Layout, mask design, and photonic routing.

  • Full tape-out preparation: documentation, DRC checks, mask review.

  • Technical interface with foundries and collaboration with partners.

  • Contribution to improving internal design libraries, flows, and methodologies.

Must-have

  • ≥3 years hands-on PIC design and ≥1 tape-out.

  • University Master’s degree or PhD in Physics, Optical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field or equivalent experience.

  • Ability to design photonic building blocks from first principles and improve existing ones.

  • Proven autonomy in managing a tape-out workflow end-to-end.

  • Strong proficiency with:

    • Lumerical (FDTD / EME / INTERCONNECT).

    • Klayout.

    • GDS-based photonic design workflows.

  • Experience with Python-based parametric PIC design frameworks and layout automation tools.

  • Professional working proficiency in English.

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience with optical/electrical characterization, including optical testing, fiber–waveguide coupling, and design/performance verification of PIC components.

  • Familiarity with thin-film Lithium Niobate or heterogeneous integration platforms.

  • Familiarity with optical manufacturing processes.

  • Knowledge of Python for data analysis and measurements automation.

  • Knowledge of quantum photonics, including concepts relevant to integrated quantum optics and quantum computing architectures.

What We Offer

  • Full-time permanent position.

  • Hybrid working mode, remote possible.

  • A role with direct impact on Rotonium’s core PIC technology, design decisions, and photonic architectures.

  • Fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on advanced photonic design.

Interested? Apply Now 

If you’re interested in this position, please send your CV and cover letter to hr@rotonium.com, using the following email subject line: “DesignEngineerPosition_[YourSurname]”

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