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Responsible for the design, development, and integration of Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers within a heterogeneous silicon-IIIV photonic platform. This includes creating compact models for the PDK and collaborating cross-functionally to validate high-power optoelectronic devices.
Requires a degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field with at least one year of professional experience in III-V photonic devices. Proficiency in photonics simulation software and scripting languages like Python is essential.
As part of OpenLight’s Silicon Photonics (SiPh) team, you will be responsible for the development, design, and integration of Semiconductor Optical Amplifiers (SOAs) in OpenLight’s heterogeneous silicon-IIIV photonic platform.
You’ll work on device design, defining characterization and validation, and building compact models for OpenLight’s PDK, using your knowledge of III-V opto-electronic device theory, data analysis, and optical modeling. You'll also work cross-functionally with PIC architects, RF, process, layout, test and reliability engineers to define, design, integrate and validate high-power and high-speed optoelectronic devices using OpenLight’s SiPh technology.
Design and simulate SOAs and other optoelectronic components, and execute development runs
Define device CAD layouts in close collaboration with process and layout engineers
Develop compact models for III-V devices in OpenLight’s SiPh PDK
Work with process engineers to define and optimize the device structures and processes
Work closely with test engineering to define the test scope and requirements for devices on both wafer and die levels
Work with reliability engineering to define qualification and reliability strategy, and perform device centric failure analysis in close collaboration with process and reliability engineers
Work closely with PIC and system architects to validate device performance versus specifications
Academic Degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Material Science, Applied Physics or related discipline
1+ years of relevant professional experience after degree
Strong hands-on knowledge of III-V photonic devices in particular amplifiers
Knowledge of photonics simulation techniques (EME, FDTD) and hands-on experience with commercial design and modelling software (Lumerical, Rsoft, Photon Design or similar)
Good understanding of integrated photonics and semiconductor Si and III-V processing
Proficiency in programming with scripting languages, preferably Python
Understanding of opto-electronic device requirements for datacom and LiDAR applications
Hands-on experience with photonic device characterization. High-speed RF measurement is a plus, but not required
Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills
OpenLight is growing as customer adoption and industry momentum continue to accelerate. The rapid growth of AI and cloud infrastructure is driving unprecedented demand for faster, more energy-efficient optical connectivity. We are addressing this challenge through a platform approach that simplifies the development of photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and accelerates industry adoption.
As part of our team, you will contribute to technologies that enable AI and hyperscale data centers, high-speed optical communications, advanced sensing applications, next-generation photonic integration, and more. Our team is collaborative and fast-moving, and you will have the opportunity to make meaningful contributions across technology, operations, and business growth.
If you are excited about solving challenging problems, advancing cutting-edge technology, and working with a highly collaborative team, we would love to hear from you.
Open. Integrated. Scalable.
With decades of experience in photonics design, our executive and engineering teams are delivering the world’s first open silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers. You can improve the performance, power efficiency, and reliability of your design using the OpenLight platform for datacom, telecom, LiDAR, healthcare, HPC, AI, and optical computing applications. With over 400 patents and technology adoption by companies across industries, we’re bringing optical solutions to places they’ve never been before, and we’re enabling technologies that weren’t previously possible.
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