Ayar Labs
Location: San Jose (on-site)
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.
Essential Functions
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
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Salary range: $160,000-$192,000
Note to Recruiters Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
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.
Resources Executives from Intel and GLOBALFOUNDRIES share their thoughts on Ayar Labs and the promise of in‑package optical I/O (video).
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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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.
Essential Functions
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
Basic Qualifications
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
Preferred Qualifications
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
Salary range: $160,000-$192,000
Note to Recruiters Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
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.
Resources Executives from Intel and GLOBALFOUNDRIES share their thoughts on Ayar Labs and the promise of in‑package optical I/O (video).
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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