Photonic Layout Engineer Job at Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc., San Diego, CA

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  • Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description:

The successful candidate will join our San Diego-based team developing cutting-edge silicon photonics devices. This person will learn and grow rapidly, while having enormous impact across all technical and business activities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities:

● Implement design automation workflows to generate photonic layout for devices and PICs

● Maintain and optimize internal design automation workflows

● Collaborate closely with design, integration, and test teams to optimize designs based on aligned specifications and ensure compliance with design and manufacturability requirements

● Support photonic device and PIC design and simulation in collaboration with the broader team

Required:

● Strong desire to contribute to a high-impact photonics company

● B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field

● Hands-on experience using code-based photonic layout design tools (GDSFactory or similar)

● Strong programming and scripting skills (preferably Python)

● Eligible to work in the United States

Desirable:

● Hands-on PIC tape-out experience using code-based layout tools with commercial foundries

● Strong interest in learning and advancing emerging photonic technologies

● Experience with version control

● Knowledge of semiconductor devices, fabrication, and silicon photonics

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $180,000, with role level tailored to the candidate’s qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will also be offered:

● Equity

● Health Benefits

● Flexible work hours

● Opportunity for rapid advancement

About the Company:

The future of data communication depends on breakthroughs in speed and efficiency. At Polaris Electro-Optics, we are pioneering that future. Our mission—to enable and dominate the datacom optical transceiver market—is built upon our groundbreaking Ferroelectric Nematic Glass technology. This ambitious goal is fueled by assembling a world-class team of dedicated technologists, driven by a shared passion for innovation and a relentless desire to solve the industry's most challenging problems. If you are a builder and a problem-solver who wants to create market-defining technology, you will find your home at Polaris.

Send your resume and cover letter to careers@polariseo.com.

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