Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher

Veracity Ventures Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Veracity Ventures Inc. in Santa Clara, CA is seeking a Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher for an onsite, full-time role. A Ph.D.

in a relevant field and a strong research background in photonics are required. The successful candidate will conduct innovative PIC research, perform design and layout tasks, and collaborate across multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes hands-on characterization, waveguide theory, and familiar PIC tools.

Qualifications

• Completed Ph.D. in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Strong research background in photonics and related fields.
• Hands-on PIC design, simulation, and layout experience is required.
• Familiarity with PIC testing and probing techniques.

Skills

Research skills

English communication

Team collaboration

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Photonics

Electrical Engineering

Optics

Physics

Other related fields

Tools

RSoft

Lumerical

Tidy3D

IPKISS

KLayout

Job description

Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Researcher

Full Time

This is an onsite position in Santa Clara, California, requiring a strong research background and a completed Ph.D. in a relevant technical discipline.

Required Qualifications

Education

• Completed Ph.D. in a relevant field is mandatory.
• Photonics
• Electrical Engineering
• Optics
• Physics
• Other closely related technical fields

Technical Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to conduct innovative research in integrated photonics.
• Deep understanding of optical waveguide theory, including:
• Mode solving
• Optical confinement
• Dispersion
• Hands-on experience in PIC simulation, design, and layout.
• Experience with PIC tools such as RSoft, Lumerical, Tidy3D, IPKISS, or KLayout.
• Extensive hands-on experience characterizing PIC components.
• Familiarity with die-level or wafer-level optical and electrical probing of passive and active photonic integrated circuit devices.

Communication and Collaboration

• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Self-motivated, innovative, and research-oriented.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to communicate complex technical findings and collaborate with colleagues across different technical functions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with script-based PIC layout.
• Familiarity with commercial PIC foundry tape-out processes.
• Experience in RF or microwave simulation and design.
• Experience with circuit-level simulation tools such as ADS, INTERCONNECT, or VPI.
• Experience with photonic or electronic packaging.
• Experience automating laboratory measurements using Python.
• Experience with instrument control and data acquisition.