Sr. Engineer, Photonics Device Design
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. About Ayar Labs: At Ayar Labs we're about to revolutionize computing by moving data with light. We're unleashing processing power for artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud and telecommunications by removing the bottlenecks created by today's electrical I/O -- making it possible to continue scaling computing system performance. Ayar Labs is the first to deliver an optical I/O solution that combines in-package optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources to replace traditional electrical I/O. This silicon photonics-based I/O solution enables chips to communicate with each other from millimeters to kilometers, to deliver orders of magnitude improvements in latency, bandwidth density, and power consumption. With our strong collaborations with industry leaders and government, our deep ties to MIT and UC Berkeley, and our commitment to hiring the best engineers in photonics and electronics, joining our team gives you the opportunity to collaborate with renowned experts on challenging, paradigm-shifting work. We are passionate about delivering in-package optical I/O at scale, leveraging the strength of our patent portfolio and our team of leading interdisciplinary experts. We believe that deep cross-collaboration between teams facilitated by honest, open debate is the best way to drive innovation and achieve big wins. Join our team and experience the possibilities.
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Industry
Publishing Industries
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
