Photonic integrated circuit (PIC) engineer jobs and recruitment

As silicon photonics, Indium Phosphide (InP) and Silicon Nitride (SiN) platforms continue to evolve, demand for photonic integrated circuit expertise is accelerating across quantum computing, optical communications and advanced sensors markets.

We support engineers searching for specialist PIC engineer jobs, as well as employers seeking access to rare and highly technical photonics talent. Photonic integrated circuit professionals play a central role in scaling emerging technologies, from design, layout, packaging and characterisation, 

With deep semiconductor and photonics recruitment expertise, we connect skilled engineers with innovative companies developing cutting-edge photonic integrated circuit solutions worldwide.

Why photonic integrated circuit engineers choose IC Resources

Photonic integrated circuit engineers choose to work with us because of our specialist knowledge across semiconductor and integrated photonics markets. We understand the full PIC development lifecycle, from concept and modelling through to fabrication, packaging and test, allowing us to support professionals at every career stage.

We recruit across core PIC role types, including PIC design, PIC layout, PIC process, PIC packaging and PIC test/characterisation engineer positions. We also work with employers hiring photonics test engineers, integrated photonics engineers and lead silicon photonics engineer professionals.

Our network spans silicon photonics, InP and SiN technology platforms, supporting integrated photonics careers across quantum computing, optical communications, light detection and ranging (LiDAR), sensing and photonic computing startups.

With established reach across the UK, US, Europe and Asia-Pacific, we offer exclusive opportunities with a range of innovative companies. Our team’s expertise gives candidates market insight, salary guidance and long-term career support tailored specifically to photonic integrated circuit specialists.

Explore our latest PIC Engineer jobs and take the next step in your integrated photonics career.

Hiring photonic integrated circuit engineers

We support companies seeking highly specialised photonic integrated circuit talent across research, development and production. Our recruitment team combines deep semiconductor expertise with dedicated photonics market knowledge, enabling us to identify hard-to-find PIC skillsets globally.

We recruit PIC design engineers, PIC layout engineers, silicon photonics engineers, integrated photonics engineers and specialist PIC process engineer professionals with experience across silicon photonics, InP and SiN fabrication platforms. We also place PIC packaging engineers and photonics test engineers supporting commercialisation and scale-up phases.

Our track record includes placements within quantum computing organisations, optical communications leaders, LiDAR developers and fast-growing photonic computing startups. We understand the niche technical requirements of photonic integrated circuit development and maintain an international network of pre-qualified candidates.

If you are building or expanding a PIC team, speak to our PIC recruitment specialists today.

Our latest Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) jobs

Photonics Packaging Engineer
Permanent
Great opportunity to grow in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Tuscany, Italy
VP Engineering
Permanent
Fantastic growth potential
Berlin, Germany
PIC Technical Lead
Permanent
Great opportunity for a Photonics Lead
Ile de France, France
III-V Laser Design Engineer
Permanent
Join an exciting team in the heart of France!
Ile de France, France
PIC Process Engineer
Permanent
Great opportunity for a photonics process specialist!
Ile de France, France
PIC Layout Engineer
Permanent
Great team looking for a integrated photonic layout specialist!
Auvergne Rhone Alpes, France
Photonics Packaging Engineer
Permanent
Exciting opportunity to be able to work on advanced photonic packaging solutions for AI and data centre applications.
Valencia, Spain
Failure Analysis Engineer
Permanent
€40,000 - €50,000
Valencia, Spain
Photonics Lead Engineer
Permanent
Exciting opportunity within a start-up environment
Oxfordshire, England
Principal Photonics Architect
Permanent
Great overall package within an exciting team
Cambridgeshire, England
PIC Reliability Engineer
Permanent
Great opportunity in an cutting edge photonics team
North Brabant, Netherlands
Senior Photonics Engineer
Permanent
Great opportunity to join a growing team in the PIC space!
Copenhagen, Denmark
PIC Process Engineer
Permanent
Join an exciting company scaling up its process engineering team
Tuscany, Italy
PIC Design Engineer
Permanent
Join a design team simulating photonics for AI & Datacenters
Tuscany, Italy
PIC Test Engineer
Permanent
Join exciting team needing experience in photonic chip testing!
Tuscany, Italy
Senior Photonics Packaging Engineer
Permanent
Great location plus competitive benefits!
Lausanne, Switzerland
Photonics Architect
Permanent
Fantastic Opportunity to provide crucial PIC expertise to a new department!
Overijssel, Netherlands

FAQs: Photonic integrated circuit jobs and recruitment

What is a photonic integrated circuit?

A photonic integrated circuit combines multiple optical functions onto a single chip, similar to how electronic integrated circuits integrate electrical components. PICs enable high-speed optical communication and advanced photonic processing.

What does a PIC engineer do?

A PIC engineer may design optical components, develop layouts, oversee fabrication processes, manage packaging integration or conduct optical testing and characterisation depending on specialism.

What materials are used in PIC fabrication?

Industries that require PIC engineers include quantum computing, optical communications, LiDAR, sensor manufacturing, data centre infrastructure and emerging photonic computing sectors.

What materials are used in PIC fabrication?

Common platforms include silicon photonics, InP and SiN, each selected based on performance, integration and wavelength requirements.

How do PICs differ from electronic integrated circuits?

While electronic integrated circuits process electrical signals, photonic integrated circuits manipulate light signals, enabling higher bandwidth and lower latency in specific applications.

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