Xscape Photonics Inc · 9 hours ago
Photonics Data Analyst
Santa Clara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expXscape Photonics is redefining how the world moves and processes information through next-generation photonic technologies. They are seeking a Photonics Data Analysis Engineer to analyze large sets of photonic data, improve performance, and drive product development, utilizing strong data science skills and a solid understanding of photonics.
AI InfrastructureArtificial Intelligence (AI)Data CenterInformation TechnologySemiconductorSimulation
Hiring Manager
Jainy Sanghvi, SPHR
Responsibilities
Collect, process, and analyze data from photonic devices, modules, and systems (e.g., lasers, modulators, detectors, transceivers)
Develop models and algorithms to evaluate device and system performance, reliability, and yield
Apply statistical and machine learning techniques to identify trends, correlations, and root causes of variability
Build dashboards, automated pipelines, and visualization tools for data monitoring and reporting
Collaborate with photonics design, test, and fab process engineering teams to understand design–process interactions
Partner with the fab to identify sources of process variation, drive yield improvement, and feed data-driven recommendations into design and manufacturing
Support yield improvement, performance optimization, and failure analysis through data-driven methodologies
Document findings and present technical results to cross-functional teams and leadership
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Computer Science, Data Science, or related field
5–10 years of industry experience in data analysis, photonics, or semiconductor manufacturing
Strong background in data analysis, statistics, six-sigma, and signal processing
Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, R, or similar analysis tools
Experience with JMP or similar software package for statistical analysis and Design of Experiments (DOE) in yield and process optimization
Knowledge of photonics or optical communication systems
Experience working with cross-functional teams including fab and design groups
Preferred
Experience with machine learning (scikit-learn, TensorFlow, PyTorch)
Hands-on experience with photonics testing, optical alignment, electrical probing, and or related optical/electrical measurement equipment (e.g., laser, power meter, SMUs, OSA, reflectometer, oscilloscope, ESA) BERT, interferometers)
Familiarity with semiconductor device manufacturing, fab processes, and test data analysis
Experience with cloud-based data platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
Experience with SQL or noSQL databases
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
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