Analog Photonics
Analog Photonics provides a competitive compensation package. Your actual pay will depend on skills and experience.
Base pay range $125,000 – $175,000 per year
Senior Software Engineer – Silicon Photonics Layout, GUI Development, & Test Automation Location: Full-time on-site in Seaport, Boston
Overview We are seeking a versatile Software Engineer with experience spanning silicon photonics scripted layout, Windows-based GUI application development, and strong hardware awareness for instrument control and lab automation. The ideal candidate has a background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, is fluent in both Unix/Linux and Windows environments, and enjoys working at the intersection of software, hardware, and photonic design automation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain automated layout generation tools for silicon photonic devices using KLayout and Python.
Implement and extend Windows-based GUI applications in C++ for design, visualization, and analysis workflows.
Collaborate with photonics, electronics, and test engineers to integrate software tools into the full design and validation pipeline.
Create and maintain APIs, data interfaces, and scripts to streamline design automation and verification processes.
Support internal build systems, configuration management, and deployment on both Linux and Windows platforms.
Participate in design reviews, propose improvements to workflow automation, and ensure high software reliability and maintainability.
Required Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
5-10 years experience in industry.
Proficiency in Python for design automation and scripted layout; experience with KLayout strongly preferred.
Proficiency in C++, with experience in Windows GUI frameworks (e.g., MFC, Qt, or Win32).
Comfortable developing in both Windows and Unix/Linux environments.
Strong understanding of software development best practices (version control, testing, documentation).
Ability to work closely with hardware and photonics engineers; understanding of physical design concepts and hardware constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with silicon photonics, semiconductor layout, or EDA tool development.
Familiarity with scripting for CAD/EDA tools (e.g., Mentor, Cadence, Synopsys).
Knowledge of hardware communication interfaces or instrument control (e.g., serial, GPIB, Ethernet).
Exposure to optical simulation tools or photonics modeling workflows.
Experience with cross-platform development and build systems.
Personal Attributes
Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team bridging software, hardware, and optical design.
Self‑motivated and able to take ownership of complex technical challenges.
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Base pay range $125,000 – $175,000 per year
Senior Software Engineer – Silicon Photonics Layout, GUI Development, & Test Automation Location: Full-time on-site in Seaport, Boston
Overview We are seeking a versatile Software Engineer with experience spanning silicon photonics scripted layout, Windows-based GUI application development, and strong hardware awareness for instrument control and lab automation. The ideal candidate has a background in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science, is fluent in both Unix/Linux and Windows environments, and enjoys working at the intersection of software, hardware, and photonic design automation.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and maintain automated layout generation tools for silicon photonic devices using KLayout and Python.
Implement and extend Windows-based GUI applications in C++ for design, visualization, and analysis workflows.
Collaborate with photonics, electronics, and test engineers to integrate software tools into the full design and validation pipeline.
Create and maintain APIs, data interfaces, and scripts to streamline design automation and verification processes.
Support internal build systems, configuration management, and deployment on both Linux and Windows platforms.
Participate in design reviews, propose improvements to workflow automation, and ensure high software reliability and maintainability.
Required Qualifications
B.S. or M.S. in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
5-10 years experience in industry.
Proficiency in Python for design automation and scripted layout; experience with KLayout strongly preferred.
Proficiency in C++, with experience in Windows GUI frameworks (e.g., MFC, Qt, or Win32).
Comfortable developing in both Windows and Unix/Linux environments.
Strong understanding of software development best practices (version control, testing, documentation).
Ability to work closely with hardware and photonics engineers; understanding of physical design concepts and hardware constraints.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with silicon photonics, semiconductor layout, or EDA tool development.
Familiarity with scripting for CAD/EDA tools (e.g., Mentor, Cadence, Synopsys).
Knowledge of hardware communication interfaces or instrument control (e.g., serial, GPIB, Ethernet).
Exposure to optical simulation tools or photonics modeling workflows.
Experience with cross-platform development and build systems.
Personal Attributes
Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail.
Comfortable working in a multidisciplinary team bridging software, hardware, and optical design.
Self‑motivated and able to take ownership of complex technical challenges.
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