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[/company/intel](/company/intel)[Intel](/company/intel)
# Silicon Photonics Test Engineer at Intel

Compensation · Listed in posting

$122,440 – $232,190/yr

**Setup**
: Hybrid

**Location**
: Santa Clara, California

**Type**
: Full-time

**Level**
: mid

**Posted**
: Sep 17, 2026

## Description

Intel is hiring a Silicon Photonics Test Engineer to develop and execute validation for photonic integrated circuits, electrical integrated circuits, optical subsystems, reference modules, and advanced optical interconnect platforms. The role involves characterizing high-speed transmitters and receivers, developing software and automation for optical and electrical instrumentation, analyzing BER and eye-diagram performance, and collaborating with hardware, firmware, packaging, thermal, optics, and NPI teams. The position is based in Santa Clara, California, with a hybrid work model, and offers an annual salary range of $122,440 to $232,190 USD.

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