Integrated Photonics Application Engineer - Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) Run

HyperLight; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

HyperLight is looking for an Integrated Photonics Application Engineer to support Multi-Project Wafer runs. This critical role bridges customer requirements with technical deliverables, ensuring success throughout the MPW lifecycle. Ideal candidates will possess a relevant degree and experience in the semiconductor or photonics industry. Join a growing team that's making real-world impacts in a fast-paced, collaborative environment, with competitive compensation and robust benefits.

Benefits

Competitive compensation.

Comprehensive Health Coverage.

401(k) with employee matching.

Paid parental leave.

Life and disability insurance.

Flexible hybrid or remote work.

Professional growth and mentorship opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in semiconductor/optics/photonics industry; MPW or PDK experience is a plus.
• Familiar with microwave circuits and electro-optic modulators.
• Comfortable working with external customers and cross-disciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers participating in MPW runs.
• Manage MPW schedules, PDK, and deliverables.
• Drive continuous improvement in MPW processes and documentation.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge in Photonics

Customer Relationship Management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, or related field

Tools

Layout Tools (e.g., KLayout)

Job description

Integrated Photonics Application Engineer - Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) Run

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HyperLight is at forefront in commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we've built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.

At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.

We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.

Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative and high-growth environment.

HyperLight is at forefront in commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital, we've built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.

At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.

We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.

Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative and high-growth environment.

Requirements

Our growing team is looking for an Application Engineer to drive and support Multi-Project Wafer (MPW) runs for our cutting-edge photonic and electro-optic Thin Film Lithium Niobate platform. The role bridges our internal design, fabrication, and testing teams with a growing customer base. As an Application Engineer, you will play a critical role in guiding customers through the MPW lifecycle, from tapeout planning to post-fab testing. You will work cross-functionally to define tapeout windows, validate design rules, and coordinate technical deliverables that drive customer success.

• Serve as the technical point of contact for customers participating in MPW runs
• Manage MPW schedules, PDK, and deliverables
• Assist customers with PDK usage, layout reviews, DRC, and tapeout submission
• Coordinate with internal teams on mask preparation, process compatibility and wafer testing
• Drive continuous improvement in MPW processes and documentation
• Support customer onboarding and training sessions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Optics, Photonics, or a related field
• Proven experience in semiconductor/optics/photonics industry; MPW or PDK experience a plus
• Familiarity with basics of microwave circuits and components, electro-optic modulators, layout tools (e.g., KLayout), mask preparation and GDS flows
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working with external customers and cross-disciplinary teams
• Authorization to work in the US is required.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: family and individual plans, vision, dental.
• 401(k) Retirement plans with employee matching.
• Paid parental leave.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible hybrid or remote work and vacation policies.
• Commuter Benefits and Subsidy.
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Computer Hardware Manufacturing

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