Sr. Engineer, Photonics Device Design

Ayar Labs • San Jose, CA

4h • $160,000 - $192,000 • Onsite

About The Position

As a photonics design engineer, you will push the envelope of bandwidth density, energy efficiency, and manufacturability of our silicon photonics optical I/O platform, removing the bottlenecks limiting next-generation AI and advanced compute architectures. You will work as part of a small team in a fast-paced, dynamic startup culture, dedicated to the principle that we will succeed and grow by constantly reinventing ourselves.

Requirements

• MS degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 4+ years (research and commercial) experience developing electro-optic systems
• Solid understanding of photonic devices: e.g., couplers, micro-ring resonators, gratings
• Great programming skills; proficiency with Python and experience developing a code base as part of a team
• Experienced with simulation and design tools for passive optical devices (e.g., FDTD)
• Proven track record submitting complex PIC designs resulting in high performance systems

Nice To Haves

• PhD in Optical Engineering, EE or related field
• Deep understanding of photonic devices: couplers, photodetectors, electro-optic modulators, micro-ring resonators, gratings
• Experience with statistical analysis of test data, DOE methods
• Familiarity with optical transceiver principles, transmission formats, and industry trends
• Familiar with databases and automating data pipelines

Responsibilities

• Design the high-performance integrated photonic components needed for an aggressive optical I/O product roadmap
• Plan test vehicles, use measurements to refine models, and drive devices to higher performance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees