Lead III-V Laser Engineer for Sensing & Hybrid Integration

Lyte AI Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Medical coverage

Flexible vacation

Collaborative environment

Cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

Lyte AI Inc. in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a highly technical laser engineer to drive development and validation of III-V lasers and amplifiers for photonic sensing applications.

You will own design verification against system requirements, collaborate with OSAT/foundry partners, and support hybrid integration with silicon photonics components, contributing to transitions from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field with 3–5 years in III-V laser development.
• Familiarity with silicon photonics and passive optical components.
• Strong data reporting for product development.
• Ability to translate system requirements into laser requirements.

Responsibilities

• Own III-V R&D characterization of lasers, amplifiers, and heterogeneously integrated subsystems (phase noise, linewidth, RIN).
• Develop and expand test coverage; troubleshoot test setups and design issues.
• Perform comprehensive characterization and data analysis to meet system requirements.
• Run simulations in Python/Simulink to support device characterization.
• Support III-V layout and tape-out; participate in design reviews and methodology improvements.
• Collaborate with SiPh team and operations to hybrid-integrate III-V with SiPh components.
• Work with OSAT and foundry partners to mature components toward high-volume manufacturing.
• Create detailed design documentation and technical specifications.

Skills

Python

C

C++

MATLAB

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics

Tools

Lasers

Photodetectors

Modulators

Oscilloscopes

Spectrum analyzers

VNAs

Motorized stages

Lock-in amplifiers

Job description

Lyte AI Inc. in Sunnyvale, California is seeking a highly technical laser engineer to drive development and validation of III-V lasers and amplifiers for photonic sensing applications.

You will own design verification against system requirements, collaborate with OSAT/foundry partners, and support hybrid integration with silicon photonics components, contributing to transitions from R&D to high-volume manufacturing.