Sr. Staff Photonics Systems Engineer

Highlights

• Build high-volume laser and optical products for AI data centers from scratch.
• Develop scalable silicon photonics solutions for AI communications and compute.
• Shape Passage™, the 3D-stacked photonics engine connecting processors with light.

What they offer

• Competitive compensation with new hire equity grant and 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
• Equity grants

Ideal candidate

A creative systems thinker with deep photonics expertise who thrives in cross-disciplinary teams and loves turning complex concepts into high-volume, real-world hardware for AI infrastructure.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related discipline with at least 3 years post-degree experience
• Minimum 8 years experience in photonic devices, photonic integrated circuits, and semiconductor physics
• Strong understanding of silicon photonics
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional engineering teams across photonics, packaging, thermal, systems and firmware
• Ability to convey complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical stakeholders with clear communication
• Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills for problems without obvious solutions