Mask Design Engineer – Optical Communications

Position Summary
Design and maintain semiconductor mask layouts for optical communication devices, including VCSELs and photodiodes. Collaborate with global R&D and engineering teams to convert new designs into manufacturable mask sets that meet foundry and production requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and optimize mask layouts using Cadence.
• Perform DRC validation and ensure design rule compliance.
• Manage mask revisions, documentation, and tape-out releases.
• Work closely with R&D, Process Engineering, and foundry partners.
• Improve layout processes and design libraries.

Required Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor mask design or IC layout.
• Proficiency with Cadence and DRC verification.
• Understanding of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Good English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with VCSELs, photodiodes, or III-V semiconductors.
• Knowledge of GDSII, tape-out processes, SKILL, or Python.

Key Competencies

• Mask layout design
• Cadence & DRC
• Attention to detail
• Problem solving
• Cross-functional collaboration