Distinguished Hardware Engineer
AllentownRemote (US)principal$252K – $321K
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About this role
The application window is expected to close on: 10/17/2026 Meet the Team Our team develops photonic integrated circuits for high-speed optical communications products. The technology we help build connects data centers across local, long-haul, and subsea networks, supporting growing bandwidth demands driven by AI. We work across disciplines to advance the next generation of optical interconnects. Your Impact In this role, you will work very closely with the entire PIC team covering a wide variety of directions, including silicon photonics and III-V device designs, simulation, foundry process development, production tapeout, PIC testing, and production support. You will be responsible for the design, simulation, layout and testing of photonic components and circuits.…
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