CareerPlan

Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer

Boston, MAFull-timeCA$185k2026-07-16 → 2026-11-13
HybridU.S. persons only (export control)

Core

Develop integrated and highly scalable laser solutions for silicon photonics AI communications and computation in extreme-scale data centers.

Role type

Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer (laser development)

Builds

High-volume laser products, laser systems, control algorithms, PICs, and control ASICs

Domain

Data center infrastructure, silicon photonics, AI/HPC

Required skills

silicon photonics, laser physics, photonic integrated circuits, semiconductor physics, cross-functional system engineering, high-volume manufacturing, control systems, problem-solving for non-obvious solutions

Preferred skills

datacom applications, system engineering, high-volume manufacturing environment, technical leadership of cross-functional teams

Technologies

silicon photonics, PICs, control ASICs, firmware

Responsibilities

Design and deliver high-volume laser products; translate product requirements into detailed engineering execution plans; resolve design and manufacturing challenges; collaborate with electronics, mechanical, thermal, and package-design teams to build laser systems; define production test and validation protocols; work with external vendors for component delivery

Seniority

Sr. Staff, hands-on IC with technical leadership