• Develop proof-of-concepts, benchmark models, and tailored simulation workflows for applications such as integrated photonics, photonic ICs, optical interconnects, modulators, waveguides, and sensors. • Support both pre-sales and post-sales engagements, understanding customer device physics and design flows, and articulating simulation value. • Assist customers in integrating photonic simulation tools into their R&D workflows for device and system- level validation. • Contribute to technical notes, best-practice guides, case studies, webinars, and training sessions to strengthen knowledge sharing. • Contribute to webinars, workshops, customer trainings and customer meetings, effectively communicating simulation outcomes to technical and business stakeholders. • Stay abreast of developments in silicon photonics, high-speed optical communication, quantum, PICs, LiDAR, AR/VR optics, and emerging photonic technologies. Requirements • Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred for Sr. Level) in Photonics, Optics, Electronics with 3-8 YoE in photonic device/system design or simulation • Strong fundamentals in Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and optical materials. • Hands-on expertise in waveguide design, photonic ICs, lasers/LEDs, modulators, detectors, optical interconnects, or quantum photonics. • Proficiency with ANSYS Lumerical, RSoft or equivalent photonic simulation tools • Programming skills in Python or MATLAB for scripting, automation • Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to engage R&D stakeholders • Willingness to travel up to 25–30%.