Senior ASIC Design Manager
Coherent
Listing collected from Coherent's career site. NextChapter is independent of Coherent.
Santa Clara, CA · Posted October 9, 2026
Just laid off? Start here: a plan for the first weeks
See every open role at Coherent
More in California job market · Manufacturing & Industrial · Design jobs
More roles at Coherent
- Silicon Photonics Testing Manager · Fremont, CA
- Senior Manager, Product Management · Santa Clara, CA
- Systems / Equipment Engineer - Optical Coating Systems · Budd Lake, NJ
- Photolithography Process Engineer · Sherman, TX
- Principal Engineer, Applications · Santa Clara, CA
- Lead Buyer / Planner · Granby, CT
Similar jobs
- Brand Design Manager, Growth · Brex · San Francisco, CA
- Web Design Manager · Anthropic · San Francisco, CA
- Manager, Software Engineering - UX Platform · Figma · San Francisco, CA
- Policy Design Manager, Integrity and Authenticity · Anthropic · San Francisco, CA
- Market Manager Planning Design and Construction · Commonspirit Health · Glendale, CA
- Studio Manager, Perceived Quality & Craftsmanship · Rivian Automotive · Irvine, CA
Where Santa Clara, CA ranks
Where Santa Clara, CA placed in our monthly rankings, month by month. Each month stays online at its own address.
November 2026
- #1Best cities for sales pay after cost of living$175k · of 45
- #1Best cities for product pay after cost of living$224k · of 14
- #2Best cities for operations pay after cost of living$173k · of 41
- #2Best cities for marketing pay after cost of living$192k · of 16
- #2Best all-round cities for remote workers in the West Coast85 / 100 · of 39
- #3Best cities for finance pay after cost of living$156k · of 35
Rankings about design jobs
- Best cities for design jobs #1 New York (717 openings)
- Most requested AI skills in design jobs #1 AI tools in daily work (14.5%)
- Employers with the most design jobs #1 Amazon (176 roles)
About the job
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
Product specification and architecture definition of high-performance broadband ICs for optical communication.
Lead the development of best-in-class ICs from concept to production.
Oversee engineers to meet project schedules and provide hands-on technical leadership for teams across Coherent global sites
Plan & manage evaluation of prototype silicon in close collaboration with the application and silicon characterization team.
Help support IC qualification and transition to mass production.
Collaborate with corporate cross-functional teams on advanced developments.
Education & Experience
B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering + 15 years of experience, or M.Sc. and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering + 10 years of experience.
At least 5 years of related professional experience.
Hands-on experience with design of RFIC’s > 20GHz, 100GHz + is a plus.
Familiar with wired or optical communication.
Skills
IC tape-out and productization experience
Strong industry experience in at least one of the following areas:
Coherent optical transceivers
Fiber optics communication
Wire-line RF transceivers
SiGe Bicmos technology
Solid understanding of high frequency (40GHz+) IC design such as TIAs and Drivers.
Solid understanding and experience in designing analog circuits in CMOS and SiGe BICMOS such as LDOs, Opamps, DACs, power detectors, VGAs.
Good understanding of S-parameters, transmission lines, IC design techniques of broadband linear amplifiers and equalizers.
Cadence IC design tools such as Virtuoso, Spectre, Spectre-RF, PVS, EMX, Quantus.
Solid understanding and hands-on experience in critical custom RF circuit layout
Understanding of wired and optical communication systems & signal processing is preferred (FFE equalizers, communication channel SNR analysis, PAM4, QPSK, 16QAM)
Optical Coherent system knowledge is a plus.
Basic understanding of optical devices (lasers, Mach-Zehnder modulators, EMLs, silicon photonics) is desirable.
Strong desire to drive product and technology development
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent teamwork skills and strong independence.
Self-motivated with innovative thinking.
Working Conditions
40-hour work week, hybrid work, (min 3 days on-site) is an option.
Must be able to function in a fast-paced environment, carrying out multiple projects at a time.
Safety Requirements
All employees are required to follow the site EHS procedures and Coherent Corp. Corporate EHS standards.
Quality and Environmental Responsibilities
Depending on location, this position may be responsible for the execution and maintenance of the ISO 9000, 9001, 14001 and/or other applicable standards that may apply to the relevant roles and responsibilities within the Quality Management System and Environmental Management System.
Culture Commitment
Ensure adherence to company’s values (ICARE) in all aspects of your position at Coherent Corp.:
I ntegrity – Create an Environment of Trust
C ollaboration – Innovate Through the Sharing of Ideas
A ccountability – Own the Process and the Outcome
R espect – Recognize the Value in Everyone
E nthusiasm – Find a Sense of Purpose in Work
Coherent Corp. is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at talentacquisition@coherent.com .
Coherent is a global leader in lasers, engineered materials and networking components. We are a vertically integrated manufacturing company that develops innovative products for diversified applications in the industrial, optical communications, military, life sciences, semiconductor equipment, and consumer markets. Coherent provides a comprehensive career development platform within an environment that challenges employees to perform at their best, while rewarding excellence and hard-work through a competitive compensation program. It's an exciting opportunity to work for a company that offers stability, longevity and growth. Come Join Us!
Note to recruiters and employment agencies: We will not pay for unsolicited resumes from recruiters and employment agencies unless we have a signed agreement and have required assistance, in writing, for a specific opening.