Senior Silicon Photonics Layout Engineer: Build Next-Gen PICs

OpenLight; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 133,200 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Professional development

Job summary

A photonics design company in Goleta, CA, seeks a Layout Engineer to create and modify layouts of photonic devices and circuits. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration with a talented team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong programming skills, along with knowledge of semiconductor design and photonics. Join a cutting-edge team and help shape the future of optical applications.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Semiconductor Manufacturing industry.
• Hands on experience with photonic layout tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create and modify layout of photonic devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs).
• Work cross-functionally with engineers to ensure quality layouts.
• Perform physical verification of mask data.
• Maintain automated mask build workflows.
• Monitor quality escapes and drive improvements.
• Develop photonic design automation workflows.

Skills

Strong programming & scripting skills (preferably Python)

Knowledge of semiconductor design and/or fabrication

Knowledge of optics and/or photonics theory and design

Experience with version control, CI/CD pipeline software, Agile

Proficiency in commercial photonic layout tools (Synopsys OptoCompiler & OptoDesigner)

Experience laying out analog circuits in Virtuoso or Custom Compiler

Strong problem solving, communication, organizational, interpersonal skills

Education

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science or related engineering discipline

Tools

Synopsys OptoCompiler

KLayout

Virtuoso

Job description

A photonics design company in Goleta, CA, seeks a Layout Engineer to create and modify layouts of photonic devices and circuits. This full-time position offers opportunities for growth and collaboration with a talented team. Candidates should have a relevant degree and strong programming skills, along with knowledge of semiconductor design and photonics. Join a cutting-edge team and help shape the future of optical applications.