The Photonics Group
Staff Silicon Photonics and Photonics Characterization Engineer
The Photonics Group, Austin, Texas, us, 78716
Staff Silicon Photonics and Photonics Characterization Engineer
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Responsibilities
Lead silicon photonics design
for AI acceleration platforms, focusing on grating couplers, waveguides, SOAs, and photodetectors for high-speed computing applications
Collaborate with foundries
to develop manufacturable designs using PDKs, manage tape‑outs, and ensure DFM/DFT evaluations for scalable production
Conduct optical simulations
using industry-standard tools (Lumerical, Ansys, COMSOL) and perform experimental validation/characterization in lab environments
Drive cross‑functional integration
with optomechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless system‑level photonic integration
Devise experimental methodologies
to characterize silicon photonics and free‑space optical systems for AI compute accelerators featuring custom spatial light modulators
Design and execute optical experiments
including fine alignment of free‑space setups to demonstrate groundbreaking AI compute functionality and validate system capabilities
Conduct performance characterization
of high‑speed photonic systems using advanced lab equipment to measure and analyze system performance
Perform statistical signal processing
and generate detailed technical reports documenting experimental results for technical teams and executive leadership
Collaborate cross‑functionally
with theoreticians, physicists, and engineers to integrate experimental insights into system architecture and refine design iterations
Qualifications
Requires PhD
in Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of industry experience in silicon photonics design and productization
Proven track record
taking photonic integrated circuits from concept to commercial production with hands‑on PDK experience and tape‑out management
Lead technical initiatives
including design reviews, optical test plans, IP development, and patent filings for novel silicon photonic designs
Preferred experience
in optical communications, quantum/optical computing, or AR, with proficiency in Python/MATLAB for design automation
Requires PhD
in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Optics with 3+ years hands‑on experience setting up and aligning free‑space optical systems
Proven expertise
with high‑speed optical compute/networking equipment, advanced lab instrumentation, and signal integrity principles in photonic systems
Preferred background
in silicon photonics, photonic computing, spatial light modulators, with scripting proficiency (Python/MATLAB) for automation and analysis
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Design
Industries Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Telecommunications
Location & Salary Austin, TX $139,000.00-$200,000.00 (1 week ago)
Austin, TX $147,000.00-$208,000.00 (1 week ago)
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Direct message the job poster from The Photonics Group
Responsibilities
Lead silicon photonics design
for AI acceleration platforms, focusing on grating couplers, waveguides, SOAs, and photodetectors for high-speed computing applications
Collaborate with foundries
to develop manufacturable designs using PDKs, manage tape‑outs, and ensure DFM/DFT evaluations for scalable production
Conduct optical simulations
using industry-standard tools (Lumerical, Ansys, COMSOL) and perform experimental validation/characterization in lab environments
Drive cross‑functional integration
with optomechanical, electrical, and software teams to ensure seamless system‑level photonic integration
Devise experimental methodologies
to characterize silicon photonics and free‑space optical systems for AI compute accelerators featuring custom spatial light modulators
Design and execute optical experiments
including fine alignment of free‑space setups to demonstrate groundbreaking AI compute functionality and validate system capabilities
Conduct performance characterization
of high‑speed photonic systems using advanced lab equipment to measure and analyze system performance
Perform statistical signal processing
and generate detailed technical reports documenting experimental results for technical teams and executive leadership
Collaborate cross‑functionally
with theoreticians, physicists, and engineers to integrate experimental insights into system architecture and refine design iterations
Qualifications
Requires PhD
in Photonics, Physics, or Electrical Engineering with 8+ years of industry experience in silicon photonics design and productization
Proven track record
taking photonic integrated circuits from concept to commercial production with hands‑on PDK experience and tape‑out management
Lead technical initiatives
including design reviews, optical test plans, IP development, and patent filings for novel silicon photonic designs
Preferred experience
in optical communications, quantum/optical computing, or AR, with proficiency in Python/MATLAB for design automation
Requires PhD
in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Optics with 3+ years hands‑on experience setting up and aligning free‑space optical systems
Proven expertise
with high‑speed optical compute/networking equipment, advanced lab instrumentation, and signal integrity principles in photonic systems
Preferred background
in silicon photonics, photonic computing, spatial light modulators, with scripting proficiency (Python/MATLAB) for automation and analysis
Seniority Level Mid‑Senior level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Engineering and Design
Industries Computers and Electronics Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, and Telecommunications
Location & Salary Austin, TX $139,000.00-$200,000.00 (1 week ago)
Austin, TX $147,000.00-$208,000.00 (1 week ago)
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