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Taara ยท 2 months ago

Senior Photonics Design Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$160K/yr - $210K/yr
date5+ years exp

Taara is focused on increasing access to abundant and affordable internet using wireless optical communication technology. The Senior Photonics Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and optimizing photonic integrated circuits, contributing to system-level optimization, and working within a dynamic team to solve challenging problems.

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement novel photonic integrated devices and circuits
Manage complexity and optimize large-scale layouts in advanced wafer platforms
Contribute to system-level optimization and product strategy
Be motivated by making the world a better place through technology, and wanting to be part of a team that makes this happen

Qualification

Photonics integrated circuit designSi photonic simulation softwareSemiconductor simulation softwarePhotonicSemiconductor layout toolsPython programmingHands-on product experienceCommunication skillsPresentation skills

Required

M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
Five (5) or more years relevant industry experience of photonics integrated circuit design
Experience with Si photonic simulation software (Lumerical, Flexcompute or equivalent)
Experience with semiconductor simulation software (Synopsys Sentaurus)
Experience with optimization of photonic components towards manufacturability
Experience working with wafer foundries, including product design kits, design rule checks, and tape-outs procedures
Experience with photonic and semiconductor layout tools (GDSfactory, Cadence Virtuoso, or equivalent)
Experience with programming in Python

Preferred

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics or related field
Excellent communication and presentation skills (writing strategy docs, writing and delivering presentations), can work with senior external partners with ease
Hands-on experience in advancing product from prototype to final production stage

Benefits

Bonus
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Company

Taara

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Taara is a telecommunication company specializing in free-space optical solutions.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Sunnyvale, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.taaraconnect.com

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Current Stage
Growth Stage

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