Photonics Design Engineer for Next-Gen AI Compute

Ayo Semiconductor; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayo Semiconductor is building a groundbreaking photonics platform in the United States to redefine AI compute. We seek a core photonics design engineer to expand our InP-based component library, design and test photonic circuits, and support prototype bring-up with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with hands-on experience in integrated photonics, device layout, and scripting in Python, ready to contribute from day one in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• PhD in optics, EE, physics or related field
• Experience designing, simulating, and testing integrated photonic devices
• Experience with commercial simulation tools (Ansys/Lumerical, Tidy3D, RSoft)
• Has taped out at least once
• Proficiency with Python

Responsibilities

• Design/optimize integrated optical components
• Lay out photonic integrated circuits for tests and prototypes
• Collect and analyze test data from test circuits
• Develop and maintain models of components from underlying physics and measured data
• Provide expertise and support to other Ayo team members

Skills

PhD in optics

Integrated photonics

Circuit design

Python

Device testing

Education

PhD in optics or related field

Tools

Ansys/Lumerical

RSoft

Tidy3D

Job description

Ayo Semiconductor is building a groundbreaking photonics platform in the United States to redefine AI compute. We seek a core photonics design engineer to expand our InP-based component library, design and test photonic circuits, and support prototype bring-up with cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD with hands-on experience in integrated photonics, device layout, and scripting in Python, ready to contribute from day one in a fast-paced startup environment.