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Taara ยท 1 month ago

Senior Photonic Circuits Design Engineer

positionSunnyvale, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
senioritySenior Level
money$220K/yr - $270K/yr
date5+ years exp

Taara is on a mission to connect billions of people who lack abundant and affordable internet by pioneering high-throughput, long-range free-space optical communication. They are seeking a Senior Photonic Circuits Design Engineer to work on next-generation photonic and electronic integrated modules for wireless optical communication systems.

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Responsibilities

Own and deliver record-breaking photonic integrated circuit designs
Contribute to photonic layout, system-level optimization, and product strategy
Demonstrate a strong motivation to make the world a better place through technology and a desire to be part of the team making this happen

Qualification

Photonic circuit designPhotonic spectral filter designPhotonic switch designPhotonic layoutOptical link modelingPhotonic device simulation softwareOptical link simulation softwarePythonGitDesign Rule Checks (DRC)Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)Commercial layout verification softwareCommunication skills

Required

Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related field
Five (5) or more years of relevant industry experience with demonstrated achievements in photonic circuit designs
Extensive expertise in photonic spectral filter design and photonic link modeling
Expertise in photonic switch design, antenna theory, and photonic layout
Experience with photonic device simulation software (Lumerical or equivalent)
Experience with optical link simulation software (VPIphotonics, Lumerical Interconnect, or equivalent)
Hands-on experience with multiple tapeouts at commercial foundries

Preferred

Experience with Python, Git, and gdsfactory
Experience with Design Rule Checks (DRC) and Layout Versus Schematic (LVS)
Experience with commercial layout verification software (Calibre or equivalent)
Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to work effectively with senior external partners
Hands-on experience in advancing a product from the prototype phase to the final production stage

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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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Growth Stage

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