OpenLight · 2 months ago
Principal High-Speed Photonics Design Engineer
Santa Clara County, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
$171K/yr - $257K/yr
10+ years expOpenLight Photonics is an innovative start-up at the forefront of photonic integration, commercializing a cutting-edge heterogeneously integrated photonic platform. The role involves the development, design, and integration of high-speed opto-electronic devices, leading the design of components and collaborating across teams to validate device performance.
Machine LearningQuantum ComputingSemiconductor
Hiring Manager
Lindsay Ziegler, PHR, SHRMCP
Responsibilities
Design and optimize high-speed III-V-based optical modulators and detectors, including EAM and Mach-Zehnder Interferometers (MZIs), IIIV pin and UTC detectors, using industry-standard photonics design tools
Analyze experimental results, compare them with simulations, and refine device designs and generate compact models for OpenLight PDK
Publish and maintain equivalent circuit models and generate design documentation for high-speed photonic devices for OpenLight PDK documents and models
Collaborate with layout and fabrication teams to define mask-layouts and process flows to fabricate photonic devices
Work closely with system engineers to integrate modulators into high-speed system validation hardware
Support test engineers with high speed device test development and characterization
Stay up-to-date with advancements and industry trends in Silicon photonics and III-V high-speed modulators, detectors and optical interconnect hardware
Publish in technical journals, conferences, and submit novel ideas for patent generation to contribute to the company’s innovation portfolio
Qualification
Required
PhD in Electrical Engineering, Materials, Physics, or a related field
Minimum 10+ years of industry experience designing Si-Ge and/or IIIV high-speed modulators and detectors for transceiver products
Strong background in semiconductor high-speed device physics in Si-Ge and/or III-V material
Hands-on experience with high-speed device simulations and circuit design tools (e.g Ansys HFSS, CST, ADS, Sentaurus TCAD, Crosslight)
Experience with RF characterization of photonic devices (transceiver modules is a plus)
Knowledge of relevant semiconductor fabrication processes
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced, collaborative environment
Excellent written and verbal communication skills for technical documentation and reporting
Company
OpenLight
OpenLight is a manufacturing company that specializes in custom photonic application and circuit chip design.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$37.45M2025-08-26Series A· $34M
2025-02-04Seed
2025-01-16Seed· $3.45M
Leadership Team
Adam Carter
Chief Executive Officer
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