Lead Photonics Design Engineer - III/V Components
Core
Lead the end-to-end development of III-V active components (amplifiers, lasers) for integration with silicon photonics in AI data center optical switching systems.
Role type
Senior IC photonics device engineer (III-V components)
Builds
III-V optical amplifiers and semiconductor lasers integrated into silicon photonic circuits
Domain
Semiconductor photonics / AI infrastructure
Required skills
III-V epitaxy and fabrication (MOCVD/MBE), semiconductor laser physics, optical gain and carrier dynamics, device design and modelling, mask design and tape-outs, wafer and chip characterization, test automation, simulation tools (Lumerical, COMSOL, Cadence), yield management, packaging integration
Preferred skills
Silicon photonics integration, PDK development, Python/MATLAB/C++ programming, reliability testing and failure analysis, line management
Technologies
MOCVD, MBE, lithography, etching, Lumerical, Photon Design, Crosslight, RSoft, COMSOL, KLayout, L-Edit, Cadence Virtuoso
Responsibilities
Lead design and modelling of III-V active devices; own technology roadmap and device specifications; lead mask design and tape-outs; manage fabrication runs with external partners; define and lead characterization strategy; analyze test data and drive design iterations; work with packaging and reliability engineers; mentor engineers
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership