Photonic Layout Engineer Job at Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc., San Diego, CA

  • Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc.
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Job Description:

The successful candidate will join our PIC Design team developing cutting-edge silicon photonics devices. This person will learn and grow rapidly, while having enormous impact across all technical and business activities in a fast-paced startup environment.

Responsibilities:

● Implement design automation workflows using Python/EAD tools to generate photonic layout for devices and PICs

● Construct, validate, and maintain parametric cells (PCells) for active/passive photonic and high-frequency RF components

● Perform DRC and prepare error-free GDS files for tapeouts with commercial foundries

● Collaborate closely with design, integration, and test teams to optimize designs based on aligned specifications and ensure compliance with design and manufacturability requirements

Required:

● Strong desire to contribute to a high-impact photonics company

● B.S. or M.S. in Electrical Engineering or a related field

● Hands-on experience using code-based photonic layout design tools (GDSFactory, Cadence, or similar)

● Strong programming and scripting skills (preferably Python)

● Eligible to work in the United States or Taiwan

Desirable:

● Hands-on PIC tapeout experience with commercial SiPh foundries

● Strong interest in learning and advancing emerging photonic technologies

● Experience with version control

● Knowledge of semiconductor devices, fabrication, RF, and silicon photonics

Compensation and Benefits:

The annual base salary range for this position is $80,000 - $200,000 (for US employees, role level and salary commensurate with experience and impact)

● Equity

● Health Benefits

● Flexible work hours

● Opportunity for rapid advancement

About the Company:

Polaris Electro-Optics is redefining optical interconnects through our breakthrough Ferroelectric Nematic Glass (FenGlass™) technology, enabling ultra-fast, low-power silicon photonic modulators that unlock 400 G/lane and beyond. We’re a Series-A startup backed by leading investors and working with the world’s top datacom and coherent ecosystem players. Join us to define the next generation of optical connectivity.

Send your resume and cover letter to careers@polariseo.com.

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