Senior Photonics IC Lead: Tapeout & Systems Design

Lyte; 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

401(k) retirement plan

Flexible vacation and time-off policy

Collaborative and inclusive work environment

Job summary

Lyte in Sunnyvale, California is hiring a Photonics IC Technical Lead to lead the design and development of silicon photonics devices. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and strong experience in photonic design, EDA tools, and laboratory testing. The role offers a competitive salary between $150,000 - $250,000 annually and a collaborative work environment focused on cutting-edge technologies.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in photonic device design, optimization and layout.
• Deep understanding of integrated photonics and optical systems.
• Ability to translate system requirements into photonic design specifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-performance, manufacturable passive and active Silicon photonics components.
• Create and optimize photonics layouts and contribute to tapeouts.
• Perform comprehensive simulations and modeling to get the first designs right.
• Support the transition of designs from R&D into high-volume manufacturing.

Skills

Photonic device design

Electromagnetics

Semiconductor physics

EDA tools

Laboratory testing

Python

C/C++

MATLAB

Education

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

Tools

Lumerical

Tidy3d

COMSOL

Job description

Lyte in Sunnyvale, California is hiring a Photonics IC Technical Lead to lead the design and development of silicon photonics devices. Ideal candidates will have a Master's or Ph.D. in a related field and strong experience in photonic design, EDA tools, and laboratory testing. The role offers a competitive salary between $150,000 - $250,000 annually and a collaborative work environment focused on cutting-edge technologies.