Director, Silicon Photonics Design

Aeva, Inc.; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 227,200 - 307,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401k plan

Flexible time off

Paid parental leave

11 paid holidays annually

Job summary

Aeva, Inc. is seeking an experienced lead design professional for silicon photonics aimed at automotive and AI applications. You will guide design teams to deliver innovative photonics solutions while ensuring adherence to tight timelines.

The ideal candidate should have over 5 years of experience, a proven background in photonics device design, and strong knowledge of optical simulation tools. A competitive salary range of $227,200 - $307,400 a year is offered, along with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience leading design teams.
• Strong background in photonics device design.
• Experience in optical simulation software.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team for silicon photonics.
• Own DFMEA for product lines.
• Work on characterization of silicon photonics tapeouts.

Skills

Leading design teams

Photonics device design

Optical simulation software

Back reflection strategies

Tape-out and test cycles

Job description

Aeva is building the next generation of products for sensing, perception for autonomous vehicles and AI data centers. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass‑market applications.

Role Overview

• Lead design team to deliver silicon photonics across multiple verticals including AI data centers, Automotive, Industrial automation
• Work closely with architecture, fab and cross functional design teams to deliver products on tight timelines
• Own the scoping of various tapeouts to manage balance between development milestones and product timelines / intercepts
• Own DFMEA of silicon photonics for various product lines
• Understand the fab process to take into account design‑process interactions
• Own the characterization of silicon photonics tapeouts with clear test and reliability plans – assist with execution as needed
• Work with test team to define and develop characterization for new devices

What you have

• 5+ years demonstrated experience with leading design teams to deliver product
• Strong background and experience designing photonics devices into foundries
• Experience with delivering complex photonics circuits taking into account system constraints and interactions
• Experience with full successful design, tape‑out, and test cycles
• Experience with back reflection and stray light management strategies
• Experience in optical simulation software to evaluate optical designs
• Experience in qualifying high volume photonics components

$227,200 - $307,400 a year. Salary pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job‑related skills, experience, certifications, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges are subject to change in the future. Depending on the position offered, equity, bonus, and other forms of compensation may be provided as part of a total compensation package, in addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, pre‑tax commuter and health care/dependent care accounts, 401k plan, life and disability benefits, flexible time off, paid parental leave, and 11 paid holidays annually.