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Polariton Technologies Ltd. · 1 week ago

Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) Design Engineer

positionUnited States
timeFull-time
remoteRemote
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
date2+ years exp

Polariton Technologies Ltd. is a pioneering technology leader in photonic integrated circuits, aiming to revolutionize optical connectivity. The Photonic Integrated Circuits (PIC) Design Engineer will be responsible for designing and simulating photonic components, collaborating with R&D and product development teams to bring innovative products to market.

ElectronicsManufacturingOptical CommunicationSemiconductor

Responsibilities

Simulate and design of active and passive photonic integrated components and circuits
Drive the development of new products and technologies as well as projects with customers
Closely collaborate with the R&D and product development team to bring new products to the market
Translate device operational specifications into mask layouts
Drive tape out activities, including layout verification, DRC/LVS checks, and documentation
Analyze and interpret measurement data, comparing experimental results with simulations to optimize device performance
Contribute to software development and maintenance for simulation tools and mask layout tools, including PDK

Qualification

Photonic Integrated Circuits DesignPhotonic electromagnetic field simulationsCode-based mask layout designOptical communicationsSoftware development (Python)Leadership competenciesAgile developmentCommunication skillsTeamwork abilities

Required

Master's degree or higher in engineering, physics, or similar
2+ years of industry experience in high-tech engineering environment
In-depth experience and expertise in at least three of the following: Photonic electromagnetic field simulations, RF PCB design and RF electromagnetic field simulation, Code-based mask layout design for photonic IC's, experience in working with external PDKs, libraries, and DRC is a plus, In-depth know-how of PIC design, fabrication and testing processes, Strong background in optical communications or high-frequency electrical or electro-optical characterization (>40 GHz)
Demonstrable software development skills, preferably Python, with experience in collaborative code maintenance
Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects simultaneously with proven success in meeting deadlines
Demonstrable leadership competencies
Expertise in Agile development approaches
Strong communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits

Flexible working schedule

Company

Polariton Technologies Ltd.

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The world’s fastest and smallest electro-optic modulators, breaking the interconnect bottleneck.
dateFounded in 2019
location
Zürich, Zurich, CHE
people-size11-50 employees
web-link
https://www.polariton.ch/

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$0.25M
Key Investors
InnosuisseVenture Kick
2023-04-28Grant
2019-09-30Pre Seed· $0.1M
2019-04-03Pre Seed· $0.04M

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