Senior Photonics Laser Design Engineer (On-site)

Ayosemi; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Ayosemi in Boston is seeking a Semiconductor Laser Design Engineer to join a venture-backed startup redefining compute with photonics.

The role focuses on active III-V epitaxy, on-chip lasers and SOAs, with collaboration across systems and AI teams. PhD or MS with 5+ years in laser devices, familiarity with simulation tools, and Python proficiency are required. On-site, fast-paced environment with cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Proficiency with Python.
• PhD or MS with 5+ years experience in semiconductor lasers or photonics.
• Experience using commercial simulation tools (Ansys/Lumerical, Tidy3D, PhotonDesign or similar).

Responsibilities

• Simulate/design III-V epitaxies optimized for our application.
• Design test structures for measurement of electronic and optical properties of fabricated epitaxial wafers.
• Design, tape out and test integrated lasers and SOAs.
• Work with systems, electronic, and AI teams to design prototype chips.
• Mentor & guide junior photonics engineers and photonics test engineers.

Skills

Python

Education

PhD or MS with 5+ years experience

Tools

Ansys/Lumerical

Tidy3D

PhotonDesign

Job description

Ayosemi in Boston is seeking a Semiconductor Laser Design Engineer to join a venture-backed startup redefining compute with photonics.

The role focuses on active III-V epitaxy, on-chip lasers and SOAs, with collaboration across systems and AI teams. PhD or MS with 5+ years in laser devices, familiarity with simulation tools, and Python proficiency are required. On-site, fast-paced environment with cross-disciplinary collaboration.