Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design

Job description

THE COMPANY
Established in early 2024, at Analogue Insight we are bridging the Analogue and Digital Worlds for Tomorrow through our Chiplet Solutions. Our core expertise lies in developing cutting-edge Chiplet technology that serves as the building block for advanced communication systems. Our Chiplets are designed to offer high performance, scalability, and integration flexibility, enabling our clients to achieve breakthroughs in computation speed, data processing, and connectivity. For more information about us, check out our website (Analogue Insight) and LinkedIn Page (Analogue Insight™: Overview | LinkedIn). 
 
THE ROLE
We are seeking a talented Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will have a solid background in PIC design, layout, experience of executing engineering projects and be an excellent communicator and will be split between designing RF systems at component level, and providing technical leadership for the development of projects.
Hiring Manager: Christian Borelli, Founder and CSO. 
 
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design and simulate photonic integrated circuit components including modulators, photodiodes, filters, waveguides, couplers, and switches
• Define performance requirements and interface specifications across optical and electrical domains
• Develop layouts and routing for PIC designs across multiple material platforms
• Model and optimize optical interfaces at the package level, including coupling strategies and alignment approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system behavior
• Collaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirements
• Utilize simulation tools to validate performance and guide design decisions
• Contribute to RF, analog, and mixed-signal design efforts where required
• Work with external partners and suppliers to refine processes and ensure reliable component performance

 
WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR
Must-have Technical skills:

• PhD Degree minimum
• Minimum 6+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical/photonic systems
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

Soft & Professional Skills:

• Clear, structured communication in professional English—able to explain complex results concisely
• Collaborative and feedback-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• Strong ownership, reliability, and follow-through
• Curious, self-motivated attitude, eager to learn and explore new tools or methods
• High level of integrity and professionalism in representing the company and handling sensitive information.

 
OUR CULTURE
We’re a fully remote team of around 25 people distributed across the UK, Armenia, Italy, the US, Estonia, India, and beyond. We believe great talent is everywhere! 

• Our values are our north star: We Grow Together, We Win Together. Excellence Builds Relationships. Trust Is Our Currency. Results Matter, but People Create Them.
• Connected, even remotely: We invest intentionally in staying connected through regular all-hands, 1:1s, technical reviews, and informal coffee chats, so collaboration feels natural and human despite the distance.
• High ownership, real impact: Everyone contributes directly to customer-facing IP. Your work doesn’t disappear into layers of management – it ships.
• How we work: We move fast but thoughtfully, communicate openly, and balance autonomy with support. Technical decisions are debated openly and grounded in data, trade-offs, and first-principles thinking.

 
WHY JOIN US

• Remote-first flexibility – work from anywhere, with flexible hours
• Equipment & setup – we’ll provide the tools you need to succeed
• High-impact projects – design real analog IP used in customer silicon
• Supportive team culture – a dedicated manager and a team of colleagues ready to help
• Competitive, transparent compensation – adjusted for your location and engagement model
• Learning & growth – AI–DLP sessions, technical deep dives, and peer-led knowledge sharing that build both technical depth and system-level perspective

RECRUITMENT PROCESS

1. Founder Call (30 min) – mutual introduction and interest alignment
2. Technical Interview (60 min)  –  fundamentals, reasoning, and problem-solving
3. Presentation (45 min) – short presentation on a topic of your choice, to assess clarity, structure, and confidence in presenting your work
4. HR & Culture Call (45 min) – values, collaboration style, and ways of working
5. Offer & Next Steps (30 min) – offer walkthrough, alignment on details, and next steps, discussed in a final call with the founder.

If you don’t meet every requirement but feel excited about the role, apply anyway. We value curiosity, integrity, and potential as much as experience.