Ayar Labs · 6 hours ago
Engineer, Optical Control Systems
San Jose, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$120K/yr - $160K/yr
2+ years expAyar Labs is revolutionizing computing by moving data with light, and they are seeking an Optical Control Systems Engineer to join their team. The role involves designing, modeling, and implementing control systems for electro-optic systems while collaborating with a cross-functional IC development team.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)ComputerHardwareInformation TechnologySemiconductor
Responsibilities
Develop and model control systems for electro-optic subsystems and full system-level solutions as part of a silicon design team
Contribute to system architecture and define control specifications based on inputs from internal teams, customers, and industry requirements
Design, analyze, and implement optical control loops spanning analog, digital, and firmware domains to guide design trade-offs and performance optimization
Implement and validate algorithms in simulation and on real silicon
Collaborate with Analog, Photonics, and ASIC teams throughout design, tapeout, and post-silicon phases
Qualification
Required
BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field and 2+ years of relevant industry experience
Strong programming skills in Python, C, and/or C++
Familiarity with digital design or modeling tools such as Verilog-A, Verilog, or SystemVerilog
Understanding of integrated circuits, system-level design, and development flows
Preferred
MS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related field
Background in control systems or control theory (academic or practical)
Experience working with hardware in lab environments, including bring-up, debugging, and validation
Experience designing or modeling closed-loop control systems
Knowledge of circuit design environments and mixed-signal workflows (e.g., Cadence tools)
Exposure to optics, photonics, or electro-optic systems
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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