Sr. Staff Engineer, Optical Link DesignLocation: San Jose, CA (on-site)
Joining our Link Design and Architecture team means you will play a pivotal role in shaping our silicon photonics optical I/O platform. This team is responsible for ensuring the robustness and performance of the optical links that power our technology. In this role, you will bridge the gap between large-scale data analysis and advanced optical link models to optimize the performance of Ayar Labs' co-packaged optics (CPO) solution.
Essential Functions- Drive rigorous link modeling studies to help evaluate future product solution spaces and define precise component-level specifications.
- Identify key device performance metrics and translate hardware variability into its impact on total link budget and manufacturing yield.
- Build accurate system-level models based on component-level data and benchmark these models against measured system-level data.
- Work collaboratively with Photonic and AMS teams to ensure seamless integration across electrical and optical domains.
Required Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Optics/Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Demonstrated experience in photonics, electrical engineering, high-speed link design, or processing and analyzing large statistical datasets.
- Comprehensive understanding of high-speed electrical and/or optical links, as well as optical physics regarding photonic components.
- Strong programming proficiency in Python for scientific computing and data analysis.
- Familiarity with data analysis libraries (e.g., Pandas, NumPy, SciPy) is required.
- Excellent communication skills to convey complex technical concepts and a proven ability to thrive in collaborative team environments.
Preferred Qualifications - Master's or Ph.D. in Optics/Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field.
- Prior experience in the design and simulation of PIC components or large-scale integrated optical systems.
- Experience with laboratory equipment and free-space/fiber optics for optical characterization.
- Proficiency in behavioral modeling using Verilog-A and knowledge of mixed-signal simulation methodologies
Salary Range: $175,000 - $223,000
NOTE TO RECRUITERS:
Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don't send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
