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Lumilens · 3 weeks ago

Photonic Design Engineer

positionSan Jose
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level

Lumilens is a well-funded startup focused on building critical photonics infrastructure for AI supercomputing. The Photonic Design Engineer will drive the development of next-generation Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and manage the full lifecycle of critical devices and subsystems.

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Responsibilities

PIC Validation: Execute comprehensive validation of new Photonic Integrated Circuits (PICs) and optoelectronic modules using evaluation PCBs and probe stations
High-Speed Characterization: Perform electro-optical testing using high-speed equipment, including Bit Error Rate Testers (BERT), Arbitrary Waveform Generators (AWG), Real-time/Sampling Oscilloscopes, Vector Network Analyzers (VNA), and Lightwave Component Analyzers (LCA)
DC & Optical Testing: Conduct spectral and DC measurements using Tunable Lasers, Optical Spectrum Analyzers (OSA), Variable Optical Attenuators (VOA), and source-measure units
Test Development: Develop and automate test scripts (Python, LabVIEW, or similar) for die-level and wafer-level characterization
Manufacturing Transfer: Design test plans and methodologies that can be transferred from the R&D bench to high-volume manufacturing environments

Qualification

Photonic Integrated CircuitsHigh-speed test equipmentOptical instrumentationData analysisSilicon Photonics knowledgeAutomated test setupsElectrical EngineeringOptical EngineeringPCB knowledge

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Optical Engineering, or a related field
Hands-on experience with optical and electrical test setups, including fiber alignment, probing, and signal integrity measurements
Demonstrated ability to operate high-speed test equipment (Scopes, VNAs, AWGs) and optical instrumentation (Lasers, OSAs)
Strong ability to process and analyze large datasets to extract key performance metrics

Preferred

Deep understanding of Silicon Photonics physics and failure modes
Experience building automated test setups for wafer-scale testing
Familiarity with high-speed PCB design or troubleshooting for optical module evaluation

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance
Professional development opportunities and certification support
Access to cutting-edge technology and cloud platforms
Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams

Company

Lumilens

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Lumilens creates photonics products designed for high-performance computing.
dateFounded in 2024
location
Belmont, California, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
https://www.lumilens.com

H1B Sponsorship

Lumilens has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$145.7M
Key Investors
Accton Technology
2025-05-07Series B· $115.7M
2024-05-16Series A· $30M
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