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Electronic IC (EIC) Designer

OpticoreBerkeley, CAJune 19th, 2026
Job SummaryYou will design the electronic integrated circuits that interface our photonic computing cores. This is an end-to-end IC design role spanning architecture, schematic, layout, and tape-out. You will work closely with our PIC designer, FPGA engineer, and packaging team to ensure tight photonic-electronic co-design across the stack.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign analog and mixed-signal circuits for photonic integrated circuit (PIC) (drivers, TIAs, PLLs, ADCs/DACs as applicable)Own full custom IC design flow: schematic, simulation, layout, DRC/LVS/PEX, tape-outCo-design with the PIC team to meet joint optical and electrical specificationsInterface with the FPGA engineer on digital control interfaces and signal integrityCollaborate with packaging team on die-level integration and interposer designMinimum Requirements5+ years of industry experience in analog/mixed-signal or custom digital IC designProficiency in Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys tools, and KLayoutDemonstrated end-to-end tape-out ownershipExperience with high-speed or RF circuit designIndustry background strongly preferredEven Better If You HaveExperience designing driver or receiver circuits for photonic or optical systemsExposure to 2.5D/3D integration or co-packaged opticsWe're reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will reach out to shortlisted candidates.Apply Now