Silicon Photonics Foundry Customer Enablement Leader

Job Details:

## Job Description:
Intel Foundry is seeking a Silicon Photonics Foundry Customer Enablement Leader to drive customer success and adoption of Intel Foundry's silicon photonics platform. In this role, you will work closely with strategic customers to understand their technical requirements, translate those requirements into manufacturable silicon photonics solutions, and guide them through key design and technology decisions.
The successful candidate will bring deep expertise in silicon photonics device physics, process technology, and design methodologies, combined with extensive experience supporting external foundry customers. This leader will coordinate multidisciplinary teams across photonics, electrical engineering, process development, modeling, and design enablement to ensure successful customer execution from initial engagement through product realization.

Key Responsibilities
• Serve as the primary technical leader for strategic silicon photonics foundry customers, enabling successful adoption of Intel Foundry technologies.
• Translate customer requirements into silicon photonics technology, design, and manufacturing solutions.
• Guide customers through device, process, performance, and manufacturability tradeoffs to optimize product outcomes.
• Lead cross-functional teams spanning photonic devices, process technology, modeling, PDK development, and design enablement.
• Drive alignment between customer needs and Intel Foundry's silicon photonics technology roadmap.
• Communicate technical strategies and recommendations effectively to customer engineering teams, business leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Contribute to innovation, technology strategy, and future platform development to strengthen Intel Foundry's leadership in silicon photonics.

## Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
• PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related technical discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in silicon photonics, photonic integrated circuits, optical communications, semiconductor technology or related fields, as described by one or more of the following:
o Deep understanding of silicon photonics device physics, process technology, and photonic component design.
o Demonstrated experience working directly with external foundry customers or strategic technology customers.
o Experience translating customer requirements into technology and design solutions.
o Proven experience leading large cross-functional engineering organizations and multidisciplinary technical teams.
o Strong communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence audiences ranging from engineers to executive leadership.

Preferred Qualifications
• Recognized industry leadership in silicon photonics technology development and commercialization.
• Experience with semiconductor foundry business models and customer engagement processes.
• Expertise in photonic integrated circuit (PIC) design, modeling, and design enablement methodologies.
• Experience with silicon photonics platforms used in optical communications, co-packaged optics, AI networking, data center interconnects, or telecommunications applications.
• Knowledge of process design kits (PDKs), EDA workflows, and photonic design ecosystems.
• Track record of successful customer-facing technology deployment and product development programs.
• Experience managing globally distributed engineering teams.
• Patent portfolio, technical publications, and industry conference presentations in silicon photonics or related fields.
• Strong understanding of both photonic and electronic system integration challenges.

## Job Type:
Experienced Hire

## Shift:
Shift 1 (United States of America)

## Primary Location:
US, California, Santa Clara

## Additional Locations:
US, California, San Diego, US, New Mexico, Albuquerque

## Posting Statement:
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.
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## Position of Trust
N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel .

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $190,610.00-311,890.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role
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