SOA Development Engineer: Photonics for AI Infra (Hybrid)

Ipronics

Valencia

Hybrid

EUR 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago
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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

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.

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