Senior Photonic Layout Engineer jobs in United States
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OpenLight · 1 week ago

Senior Photonic Layout Engineer

positionSanta Clara, CA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$133K/yr - $200K/yr

OpenLight is a photonics design company that offers the world’s first open silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers. The Senior Photonic Layout Engineer will be responsible for creating and modifying layouts of photonic devices and Photonic Integrated Circuits while collaborating with various teams to ensure quality layouts are implemented on the silicon photonics platform.

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Hiring Manager
Lindsay Ziegler, PHR, SHRMCP
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Responsibilities

Use custom built and commercially available tools to design layouts of photonic components and circuits
Perform physical verification of mask data to ensure design and manufacturability requirements are met
Maintain and execute automated mask build workflows to generate artwork in GDS or DXF file format
Work closely with process engineers to ensure layout compatibility with rapidly developing design rules and guidelines
Continuously monitor quality escapes. Perform root cause analysis and drive improvements
Participate in development & implementation of next-generation photonic design automation workflows

Qualification

Photonic layout toolsProgramming skillsSemiconductor designOptics theoryAgile methodologyAnalog circuit layoutCommunication skillsProblem solving skillsOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsPresentation skills

Required

B.S. or M.S. Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, Computer Science or related engineering discipline
Strong programming & scripting skills (preferably Python)
Knowledge of semiconductor design and/or fabrication
Knowledge of optics and/or photonics theory and design
Experience with version control, CI/CD pipeline software, Agile
Strong problem solving, communication, organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Experience in the Semiconductor Manufacturing industry

Preferred

Proficiency in commercial photonic layout tools (Synopsys OptoCompiler & OptoDesigner, Synopsys ICV, KLayout) is a plus
Hands on experience laying out analog circuits in either Virtuoso or Custom Compiler EDA environment is a plus

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package
Opportunity for career growth and professional development

Company

OpenLight

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OpenLight is a manufacturing company that specializes in custom photonic application and circuit chip design.
dateFounded in 2022
location
Goleta, California, USA
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://openlightphotonics.com

H1B Sponsorship

OpenLight 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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2025 (8)
2023 (2)
2022 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$37.45M
2025-08-26Series A· $34M
2025-02-04Seed
2025-01-16Seed· $3.45M

Leadership Team

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Adam Carter
Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

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OpenLight Appoints Natalija Filipovic to Accelerate Growth and Photonics Leadership
2025-12-08
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OpenLight Joins Expert Panel Debating Photonics Manufacturing at PECC Summit 2025
2025-10-21
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Photonics Chipmakers Race to Production
2025-09-20
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