Job Summary:- Lead characterization and validation of advanced integrated photonic systems for next-generation optical interconnects.
- Support photonic sub-assembly bring-up, system testing, calibration, and performance analysis from prototype through product maturation.
- Develop scalable automated test methodologies for active photonic devices and electro-photonic systems.
- Collaborate closely with photonic designers, electronics, packaging, firmware, and manufacturing teams to enable rapid development cycles.
Responsibilities:- Perform optical and electro-photonic characterization of PICs and photonic sub-assemblies.
- Develop automated test frameworks for validation, calibration, and data collection.
- Characterize active photonic devices including switches, modulators, heaters, and monitor photodiodes.
- Analyze metrics including insertion loss, crosstalk, switching speed, bandwidth, and power consumption.
- Work with photonic designers to correlate silicon results with simulations and improve designs.
- Support hardware bring-up, debugging, and failure analysis.
- Document test procedures and summarize technical results for cross-functional teams.
Experience/Qualifications:- Ph.D. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related field.
- 3+ years of experience in photonic characterization or integrated photonics development.
- Hands-on experience with optical lab equipment such as tunable lasers, OSAs, power meters, scopes, and probe stations.
- Experience characterizing active photonic and electro-photonic systems.
- Strong test automation and data analysis skills using Python.
- Familiarity with calibration methods, thermal tuning, and photonic control systems.
- Strong debugging and cross-functional collaboration skills.
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$110,000-$145,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$152,000-$175,000 USD
