Photonics IC Tech Lead – Tapeout, Design & Equity

Lyte AI Inc.; Sunnyvale (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and equity

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible vacation and time-off policy

Collaborative work environment

Opportunity to work on cutting-edge technologies

Job summary

A cutting-edge technology company in Sunnyvale, California, is looking for a Photonics IC Technical Lead. In this role, you will lead the design and development of silicon photonics devices, collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics, and must demonstrate expertise in photonic device design, simulation tools, and integrated optics. The position offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $250,000 annually with benefits including medical coverage and a flexible vacation policy.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in photonic device design and optimization.
• Ability to translate system requirements into photonic design specifications.
• Experience with wafer level and chip level testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-performance silicon photonics components.
• Create and optimize photonics layouts and contribute to tapeouts.
• Develop and implement test plans for various levels of testing.

Skills

Photonic device design

Simulation tools proficiency

Optical systems understanding

Python development

Debugging optical systems

Education

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

Tools

Lumerical

Tidy3D

COMSOL

Job description

A cutting-edge technology company in Sunnyvale, California, is looking for a Photonics IC Technical Lead. In this role, you will lead the design and development of silicon photonics devices, collaborating with a multidisciplinary engineering team. The ideal candidate will have a Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics, and must demonstrate expertise in photonic device design, simulation tools, and integrated optics. The position offers a competitive salary between $150,000 and $250,000 annually with benefits including medical coverage and a flexible vacation policy.