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Software Engineer - Photonics

Silvaco Inc
Ledbury
2 days ago
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For over three decades, Silvaco, based in Silicon Valley, California and with global locations around the world has solved semiconductor design challenges by offering affordable and competitive TCAD (Technology Computer Aided Design) software, EDA (Electronic Design Automation) software, proven design IP (intellectual property), and world class support to engineers and researchers across the globe. Silvaco solutions span from atoms to systems: starting with simulation of material behavior impacting semiconductor devices, to design and analysis of transistor circuits, and lastly providing IP blocks for systems-on-chip (SoC) designs. Our solutions are deployed in production flows across broad industry segments such as leading display companies, automotive OEM suppliers, and top Memory, 5G, and IoT (internet of things) providers.
Silvaco is looking for a software engineer to join our optical team in one of the company's offices in Europe. Working at the very center of the TCAD group, the Optical Software Developer will help Silvaco develop and deliver high quality products and services. As a member of the TCAD group, you will design, implement, evaluate, and improve physical models and optical methods for the simulation of electro-optical semiconductor devices. The successful candidate will be an experienced software engineer with expertise in simulating optical devices such as lasers, LEDs, displays, or sensors. As an integral member of a team of highly trained and experienced engineers, the successful candidate must also be able to:
Develop, support, test, and maintain existing optical simulation software
Identify, implement, and test new optical solvers (such as DGTD) and physical models.
Provide accurate and effective written documentation.
Communicate complex ideas and testing results effectively, both orally and in writing.
QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIRED EXPERIENCE
Ph.D. in Physics, Engineering, Computational Science, or a related field (2-5 years of experience)
Strong proficiency in C ++ and software design
Strong electro-optics fundamentals including solid-state physics, optical physics, and optical solution methods.
Good communication and organization skills, with a logical approach to problem solving, good time management, and task prioritization skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge of quantum mechanics and light-matter interaction.
Experience with laser, LED, display, or sensor simulation.
Experience implementing optical methods such as raytracing, finite difference time domain (FDTD), beam propagation method (BPM), or mode solvers.
Experience with parallel computing.
COMPANY INFORMATION
All Silvaco salary ranges are determined by role, level and geographic location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location, role-related knowledge and skills, depth of experience, relevant education or training and additional role-related considerations. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonuses, commission or other forms of compensation may also be provided as part of total compensation package, in addition to full range of medical, financial and other benefits.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Silvaco, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or any other characteristic legally protected by the laws of the jurisdiction in which you are being considered for hire.

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