Ayar Labs · 1 month ago
Sr. Staff Engineer, Optical Packaging
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$170K/yr - $223K/yr
5+ years expAyar Labs is revolutionizing computing by moving data with light, and they are seeking a skilled Optical Engineer to join their Packaging Team. This role involves designing, simulating, and validating advanced optical packaging solutions and components for silicon photonics platforms, focusing on fiber optics and optical connectors.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareInformation TechnologySemiconductor
Responsibilities
Design, simulate, and validate optical packaging solutions and optical components for Ayar Labs’ silicon photonics and laser packaging platforms
Develop and optimize optical interfaces, including fiber-to-chip coupling interfaces and optical connectors
Analyze package optical interface performance, including physical-layer behavior, link-layer considerations, and optical protocol requirements
Simulate and validate optical signal integrity across fiber-to-chip coupling and connector interfaces within the system
Develop optical packaging solution characterization methodologies, including system-level performance metrics, optical eye-diagram evaluation, and link performance
Model optical performance using tools such as Zemax or equivalent, including coupling efficiency, tolerance analysis, wavelength-dependent behavior, and environmental sensitivity
Collaborate with mechanical, electrical, thermal, and reliability teams, as well as suppliers and OSATs, to ensure optical interfaces meet manufacturability, performance, and reliability targets
Qualification
Required
BS or MS in Optics, Photonics, Physics, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field
5+ years of experience in optical design, fiber-optic systems, or connectorized optical interfaces
Hands-on experience with optical characterization and validation tools (e.g., optical digital communications analyzer, IL/RL measurement, mode-field analysis, beam profiling, connector inspection)
Proficiency with optical design and simulation software (Zemax, Code V, or equivalent)
Working knowledge of silicon photonics, fiber-optic communication principles, and semiconductor laser technologies
Familiarity with wavelength grid standards, optical modulation formats and eye diagram
Preferred
Ph.D. in Physics, Photonics, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Background in materials behavior (adhesives, epoxies) from a design or modeling perspective
Experience in the design of anti-reflection coatings and reflective coatings
Opto-mechanical design experience for connector interfaces and alignment features
Familiarity with semiconductor packaging, photonic integration, or OSAT manufacturing processes
Company
Ayar Labs
Ayar Labs develops optical I/O solutions for large-scale AI workloads to accelerate data movement within AI systems.
51-200 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$374.65MKey Investors
Capital TENBoardman Bay Capital ManagementLockheed Martin Ventures
2024-12-11Series D· $155M
2023-05-24Series C· $25M
2022-04-26Series C· $130M
Leadership Team
Mark Wade
President and CEO, Co-Founder
Alex Wright-Gladstein
Co-Founder and Advisor
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