Sr Staff/Principal Laser Design Engineer
Core
Design high-power laser epitaxial structures and devices (DFB, DBR, external-cavity) for AI data center photonics.
Role type
Sr Staff/Principal Laser Design Engineer (IC)
Builds
Integrated and highly scalable laser solutions for AI communications and computation
Domain
Semiconductor photonics / Data center infrastructure
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Semiconductor laser and epitaxy design, III-V material systems, laser physics, device simulation (PhotonDesign, VPIphotonics, Lumerical), Python, cross-functional hardware collaboration, manufacturing transfer
Preferred skills
Silicon photonics, heterogeneous integration, SOA design, high-power datacom lasers, product maturation to volume manufacturing
Technologies
PhotonDesign Harold/PICWave, VPIphotonics, Lumerical, Python
Responsibilities
Design epitaxial layer stacks optimizing for optical gain and efficiency; Optimize laser cavity designs for power and wavelength control; Model heterostructure and cavity behavior using physics-based tools; Partner with characterization teams to map L-I-V curves and thermal coefficients; Collaborate on monolithic and silicon-photonics integration; Work with foundry vendors to transfer designs to manufacturing; Mentor engineers and contribute to technology roadmap; Publish novel ideas at photonics conferences
Seniority
Sr Staff/Principal, hands-on IC with strategic oversight