CareerPlan

Senior Technologist — Photonics Device and Systems R&D

San Jose, CA, usFull-time2026-10-26 → 2026-11-10
On-site

Core

Provide technical leadership for R&D of new photonic devices and systems for data storage and communications applications.

Role type

Senior Technologist (Photonics R&D)

Builds

Differentiated technology platforms for data storage and communications

Domain

Photonics, Optical Systems, Data Storage, Communications

Required skills

Photonic device physics, Optical systems design, Experimental development, Device architecture, System integration, Technical roadmap definition, Cross-functional leadership, Prototyping, Feasibility assessment, Technical tradeoff analysis

Preferred skills

Semiconductor lasers, Modulators, Detectors, Integrated photonics, Micro-optics, Optical interconnects, High-volume application experience, Patent/publication record, External research collaboration

Technologies

Semiconductor lasers, Modulators, Detectors, Integrated photonics, Micro-optics, Optical interconnects

Responsibilities

Define technology roadmaps and device architectures, Lead concept generation and prototype demonstration, Guide technical tradeoff studies across optical/electrical/thermal domains, Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to resolve cross-disciplinary challenges, Establish experimental strategies and interpret data, Identify external technology trends and strategic partnerships, Mentor engineers and scientists, Communicate technical strategy to leadership

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership