Lead Silicon Photonics Engineer - AI Acceleration

Neurophos; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% coverage of health plan premiums

Unlimited PTO

401(k) matching

Job summary

Neurophos, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a lead engineer to design advanced silicon photonic devices for AI applications. This critical role requires expertise in silicon photonics and offers the chance to contribute to a transformative technology.

The candidate will work closely with the CTO, enhance collaboration with engineering teams, and mentor junior engineers. Enjoy benefits including unlimited PTO and full health plan coverage in an innovative startup environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of industry experience in silicon photonics design.
• 5+ years of electromagnetic simulation experience.
• Proven track record of taking silicon photonic devices from concept through to commercial production.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain an end-to-end system link budget.
• Architect and design complex silicon photonic devices.
• Collaborate with external foundries to develop manufacturable designs.

Skills

Silicon photonics design

Electromagnetic simulation

Problem-solving

Optical fiber coupling

Education

PhD in Photonics or related discipline

Tools

Lumerical

Ansys

COMSOL

Job description

Neurophos, based in Austin, TX, is seeking a lead engineer to design advanced silicon photonic devices for AI applications. This critical role requires expertise in silicon photonics and offers the chance to contribute to a transformative technology.

The candidate will work closely with the CTO, enhance collaboration with engineering teams, and mentor junior engineers. Enjoy benefits including unlimited PTO and full health plan coverage in an innovative startup environment.