Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) Development Engineer

Ipronics; Valencia; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private health insurance

Pension plan

Flexible compensation: restaurant

Transport vouchers

Childcare vouchers

Birthday month off

December 24 and 31 off

Job summary

iPronics is redefining optical networking for AI and datacenter infrastructures with programmable photonics. We are seeking a Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) Development Engineer to join our growing team.

You will design, develop, and optimize SOA devices, work at the interface of physics, materials science and manufacturing, and collaborate with packaging and integration teams to deliver production-ready photonic systems.

Qualifications

• PhD or MSc with significant industry experience in photonics.
• Strong background in III-V device physics and epitaxial design.
• Experience with device modeling and simulation tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize epitaxial layer stacks to meet device performance targets.
• Perform device simulation and modeling to predict and improve behavior.
• Apply DfM principles for scalable, high-yield solutions.
• Collaborate on DfT and define test strategies with data analysis.
• Develop and execute test/characterization routines for fabricated devices.
• Analyze experimental data and translate results into design improvements.
• Interface with suppliers and foundries to define specs and support process development.
• Collaborate with system, packaging, and photonic integration teams.
• Maintain clear documentation of designs, simulations, and processes.

Skills

III-V devices

Optical amplifiers

Laser diodes

Device simulation

DfM/DfT

Python programming

Education

PhD in Photonics/EE/Physics/Materials Science or related

MSc with 5+ years experience

Tools

PhotonDesign Harold

NextNano

Lumerical MQW

Simulase

Job description

At iPronics, we are redefining optical networking for AI and next-generation datacenter infrastructures through our programmable photonics technology. As we continue scaling our capabilities, we are looking for a Semiconductor Optical Amplifier (SOA) Development Engineer to join our growing team.

In this role, you will work at the intersection of device physics, materials science, and advanced manufacturing, developing key building blocks for our photonic systems.

What You’ll Do

As an SOA Development Engineer, you will contribute to the design, development, and optimization of semiconductor optical amplifiers for scalable photonic systems.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Designing and optimizing epitaxial layer stacks to achieve target device performance.
• Performing device simulation and modeling to predict and improve behavior.
• Applying Design for Manufacturability (DfM) principles to ensure scalable, high-yield solutions.
• Collaborating on Design for Testing (DfT), defining test strategies and analyzing measurement data.
• Developing and executing test and characterization routines for fabricated devices.
• Analyzing experimental data and translating results into design improvements.
• Interfacing with suppliers and foundries to define specifications and support process development.
• Collaborating with system, packaging, and photonic integration teams.
• Maintaining clear documentation of designs, simulations, and processes.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

• PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or related field with 3+ years of industry experience, or MSc with 5+ years.
• Strong experience working with III-V devices such as optical amplifiers or lasers.

Technical Expertise

• Deep understanding of semiconductor physics and epitaxial design.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes.
• Experience with simulation tools such as PhotonDesign Harold, NextNano, Lumerical MQW, Simulase or similar.
• Hands-on lab experience with characterization of III-V devices.
• Experience with DfM and DfT methodologies.
• Strong data analysis skills and ability to work with large datasets.
• Solid Python programming skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with epitaxial growth.
• Experience working with foundries or fabrication teams.
• Mask design and tape-out experience.
• Familiarity with reliability testing.

Soft Skills

• Strong problem-solving mindset.
• Team-oriented and collaborative.
• Clear communication skills.

What We Offer

• Permanent full-time position
• Hybrid work model
• Flexible working hours
• December 24th and 31st off
• One extra day off during your birthday month
• Private health insurance
• Pension plan included
• Flexible compensation plan (restaurant tickets, transport, and childcare vouchers)
• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge photonic technologies for AI infrastructure

Why Join iPronics?

At iPronics, you will be developing core photonic building blocks that directly impact the performance of next-generation optical systems. You will work in a multidisciplinary environment where physics, design, and manufacturing converge to create real-world products.