Senior Photonics Design Engineer - Passives

The Role
As a member of OpenLight’s Silicon Photonics (SiPh) team, you will be responsible for the design and validation of passive optical components in OpenLight’s heterogeneous silicon with III-V photonic platform.
You will use your deep knowledge of designing passive components for silicon photonics as you work cross-functionally with PIC architects, Process, Layout, and Test Engineers to define, design, fabricate, and validate silicon and silicon nitride passive components.

What You Will Do
Design and simulate passive components including multimode interference couplers, direction couplers, polarization beam splitters, adiabatic transitions between waveguide layers, grating couplers, and spot size converters.
Generate datasheets, application notes, and user guides for devices.
Define device CAD layouts in close collaboration with process and layout engineers.
Develop compact models for 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 closely with PIC and system architects to validate device performance versus specifications.
Must be able to work in either our Santa Clara or Goleta office, on a hybrid schedule.

Your Background Includes
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Applied Material Science, Applied Physics or related discipline.
1+ years of relevant professional experience after your degree.
3+ years of experience (including graduate school) with FDTD and EME simulations.
Strong hands-on knowledge of silicon and silicon nitride photonic devices.
Proficiency in programming with scripting languages, preferably Python.
Hands-on experience with photonic device characterization.
Strong problem-solving, communication, organizational, interpersonal and presentation skills.

About OpenLight
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. Follow us on LinkedIn to keep up with our growth!
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