CareerPlan

R&D VCSEL Designer

USA - CA - San Jose (Ridder)Full-time$112k–$193k2026-10-29 → 2026-11-10

Core

Design of new GaAs-based VCSEL devices and technology platforms, including epitaxial growth, wafer fabrication, and device characterization.

Role type

Senior IC optoelectronic device engineer (VCSEL)

Builds

VCSEL devices and technology platforms for optical and photonic solutions

Domain

Semiconductor manufacturing / Optoelectronics

Required skills

VCSEL design, epitaxial growth, wafer fabrication, semiconductor device physics, process technology, device characterization, data analysis, photomask layout, modeling tools

Preferred skills

Optoelectronic device modeling (electrical, optical, thermal), industry experience

Technologies

Python, Matlab, JMP, Minitab, Excel

Responsibilities

Design GaAs-based VCSEL devices and technology platforms; develop design (mask layout, EPI structure) and fabrication flow; perform device characterization (LIV, spectra, polarization, beam parameters); analyze data to correlate characterization with design inputs; coordinate with internal groups and contract manufacturers for manufacturing and product release; generate key intellectual property (IP)

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC