Ayar Labs
Engineer, IC Design
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Engineer, IC Design
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Ayar Labs
Location: San Jose (on-site required)
This engineer will be responsible for the development of subsystems in an electro‑optical system‑on‑chip (SoC). They are expected to contribute to the efforts of a small IC development team consisting of Analog/Mixed‑Signal, Photonics, and ASIC engineers. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on self‑starter who can craft specifications based on input from colleagues, customers, and industry, effectively manage schedules to take projects to completion with limited supervision and guidance, and gain new skill sets to grow with the company.
Key Responsibilities
Develop electrical and optical components, circuits, and systems as part of a silicon design team
Automate and improve design methodologies and/or test flows
Bring‑up, evaluation, and debug of in‑house custom silicon using Python scripting, firmware, and control systems
Hands‑on work with high‑speed interconnects and optical systems
Basic Qualifications
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Proficient in Python or other scripting languages
Proficient in working with hardware in lab environments
Familiar with integrated circuits and systems
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on experience working and interacting with digital SoCs
Knowledge of low‑level programming languages (C, C++), microcontroller platforms
Experience with chip tapeouts and new silicon bring‑up
Working knowledge of Verilog, digital timing, and ASIC tool flows
Working knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso design environment
Some knowledge of optics, photonics, or control systems
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
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.
EEO Statement Ayar Labs is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.
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Engineer, IC Design
role at
Ayar Labs
Location: San Jose (on-site required)
This engineer will be responsible for the development of subsystems in an electro‑optical system‑on‑chip (SoC). They are expected to contribute to the efforts of a small IC development team consisting of Analog/Mixed‑Signal, Photonics, and ASIC engineers. The ideal candidate is a hands‑on self‑starter who can craft specifications based on input from colleagues, customers, and industry, effectively manage schedules to take projects to completion with limited supervision and guidance, and gain new skill sets to grow with the company.
Key Responsibilities
Develop electrical and optical components, circuits, and systems as part of a silicon design team
Automate and improve design methodologies and/or test flows
Bring‑up, evaluation, and debug of in‑house custom silicon using Python scripting, firmware, and control systems
Hands‑on work with high‑speed interconnects and optical systems
Basic Qualifications
BS or MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or related fields
Proficient in Python or other scripting languages
Proficient in working with hardware in lab environments
Familiar with integrated circuits and systems
Preferred Qualifications
Hands‑on experience working and interacting with digital SoCs
Knowledge of low‑level programming languages (C, C++), microcontroller platforms
Experience with chip tapeouts and new silicon bring‑up
Working knowledge of Verilog, digital timing, and ASIC tool flows
Working knowledge of Cadence Virtuoso design environment
Some knowledge of optics, photonics, or control systems
Salary Range: $120,000 - $160,000
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.
EEO Statement Ayar Labs is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.
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