Director, Photonics Hardware Validation

Highlights

• Own end-to-end validation for 3D-stacked photonics engine Passage.
• Ensure optical interconnects meet reliability for hyperscale AI data centers.
• Architect scalable lab infrastructure for optical and system validation.

What they offer

• New hire equity grant
• Annual performance-based equity
• Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Savings Matching Program
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Paid Family Leave
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Commuter Benefits
• Flexible, hybrid workplace model

Ideal candidate

A seasoned validation leader who thrives building high-performing teams and tackling complex system challenges to deliver reliable photonics for hyperscale AI.

Requirements

• BS, MS, or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Photonics, Physics, or related technical field
• 12+ years of semiconductor or hardware validation experience with exposure to optical/photonics link-level products
• Strong technical background in laser, optics, or silicon photonics architecture and characterization
• 5+ years developing test content, automation infrastructure, and scripting in Python or C++
• Proven leadership track record managing cross-functional engineering teams on transceivers or link-level products
• Understanding of IEEE, MSA, OIF standards and corner testing across temperature, voltage, and process
• Ability to establish process improvements, test methodologies, and data analysis workflows