Sr. Engineer, Mechanical Design

Ayar Labs; San Jose (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is transforming AI data processing with cutting-edge optical I/O solutions. Join a dynamic startup culture that emphasizes flexibility and growth, supported by industry veterans and significant funding. With a collaborative approach, the company partners with leaders in manufacturing and product development to tackle performance challenges in computing systems. Employees enjoy a range of benefits, including unlimited paid time off, comprehensive health coverage, and stock options. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to enhancing performance and efficiency in the tech industry.

Benefits

Unlimited paid time off

Remote and hybrid work options

Comprehensive health coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Stock options

Generous 401K matching

Company closure from December 25 to January 1

12 weeks paid parental leave

Access to equity tax advisors

Job description

Join Us at Ayar Labs

Ayar Labs is revolutionizing AI data processing by moving data at the speed of light, breaking through existing bottlenecks.

Working at Ayar Labs

Enjoy a start-up culture characterized by flexibility, a fast-paced environment, and diverse opportunities to develop various skills.

As a late-stage startup, we offer a predictable growth path supported by industry veterans and backed by $155 million in Series D funding. We collaborate with manufacturing partners like GlobalFoundries and product developers like NVIDIA to deliver optical I/O solutions for large-scale AI workloads.

Employee Benefits

• Unlimited paid time off
• Remote and hybrid work options
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision), fully paid for employees and partially for dependents
• Flexible spending accounts for healthcare, dependent care, and commuting
• Stock options and an evergreen stock plan
• Generous 401K matching
• Company closure from December 25 to January 1
• 12 weeks paid parental leave
• Access to equity tax advisors for personalized tax guidance

Achievements and Recognition

Recognized in Fast Company’s Next Big Things in Tech (2022, 2023) and Silicon 100: Startups Worth Watching in 2023.

Our Mission

We are addressing critical performance challenges in computing systems by using light for data transfer, significantly enhancing performance, latency, and power efficiency.

Explore Opportunities

We do not accept applications via email. Please apply for positions directly through our careers page.

Employee Testimonials

"The career growth, PTO, and engaging work at Ayar Labs make it a place I love to work." - Ethan Tola, Firmware Engineer

"Engineering allows us to turn science into reality, empowering innovation." - Ren Yee, Reliability and Quality Engineer