Xscape Photonics Inc · 1 day ago
Product Engineer
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expXscape Photonics is redefining how the world moves and processes information—at the speed of light. The role involves driving the productization of lasers and SOAs, ensuring they meet performance and reliability requirements for deployment in advanced photonic modules and systems.
Artificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterInformation TechnologySemiconductorSimulation
Hiring Manager
Jainy Sanghvi, SPHR
Responsibilities
Own the product lifecycle of lasers and SOAs, from feasibility through qualification and volume ramp
Define product specifications and acceptance criteria in collaboration with design and system teams
Work with external vendors to ensure parts meet electrical, optical, and reliability requirements
Partner with suppliers to develop, review, and improve process flows for manufacturability and yield
Conduct performance and reliability evaluations, driving root cause analysis of failures and variability
Establish test methodologies and qualification plans aligned with industry standards and customer requirements
Drive maturity assessments and readiness reviews with suppliers to ensure smooth transition into volume production
Collaborate with supply chain, reliability, and manufacturing teams to resolve technical and logistical issues
Provide technical leadership in supplier discussions, audits, and joint development activities
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Photonics, or related field
10+ years of experience in lasers, SOAs, or photonic component engineering
Strong knowledge of laser/SOA design principles, performance metrics, and reliability mechanisms
Experience with product qualification, reliability testing, and failure analysis
Proven ability to work with external suppliers on process development, yield improvement, and quality control
Strong data analysis skills (Python, MATLAB, JMP, or similar)
Preferred
Hands-on experience with laser and SOA characterization (LIV, spectral, noise, and reliability testing)
Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes (epi growth, etch, coating, facet passivation, packaging)
Familiarity with industry reliability standards (Telcordia, GR-468, etc.)
Experience in volume manufacturing and supplier quality management
Company
Xscape Photonics Inc
Xscape is using photonics to realize scalable, high-bandwidth, energy-sustainable, and cost-effective solutions that enable the next generation of AI, ML, and simulation hardware.
11-50 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$57MKey Investors
IAG Capital PartnersAltair
2024-10-15Series A· $44M
2023-08-21Seed· $3M
2022-12-20Seed· $10M
Leadership Team
Vivek Raghunathan
Co-founder & CEO
Yoshi Okawachi
Co-Founder and VP of R&D
Recent News
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