Staff Photonics Design Engineer

requirements. Implement rigorous simulation, modeling, and testing methodologies to calibrate designs and optimize performance across manufacturing variability. Engage in problem solving and contribute to new device designs and architectures. Publish novel photonics results, and participate in premier optics/photonics conferences. Required

Qualifications: PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related discipline with 3 years of industry experience Experience in silicon photonics device design, layout, and testing, ideally in a product development environment Demonstrated track record of designing integrated silicon photonics components using Lumerical, Tidy3D, or equivalent Proficiency in modeling and data analysis in Python Experience with integrated lasers, SOAs Excellent communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams Demonstrate strong problem solving skills in problems that do not have obvious solutions Can-do, positive attitude Preferred

Qualifications: Experience doing layout with foundry PDKs Experience with code-based GDS creation such as GDS Factory or similar Experience with optical and electronic test equipment, wafer-level testing and statistical data analysis (e.g., optical spectrum analyzers, tunable lasers, OBR/OVA, oscilloscopes, BERT). Strong project execution skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet project milestones. We offer competitive

compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data. Salary Range: total

compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution. $200,000 — $225,000 USD

Benefits Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision) Retirement Savings Matching Program Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D) Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays) Paid Family Leave Short Term & Long Term Disability Training & Development Commuter

Benefits Flexible, hybrid workplace model Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Export Control Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated

requirements of U.S. export control laws.

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