Integrated Photonics Design Engineer, CPO PDK

HyperLight is at the forefront of the commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure hyperscale computing quantum computing sensing and beyond. Founded in 2018 and backed by leading venture capital weve built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.

At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet platform a modular integrated architecture designed for scalability manufacturability and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization design and prototyping phases all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.

We believe our platform is the key in the golden age of integrated photonics to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering business and operations. We believe in the power of integrity innovation collaboration and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity humility and a deep sense of care for one another.

Our growing team is looking for an IntegratedPhotonics Design Engineer at Senior or Staff levelto lead process design kit (PDK) development for HyperLights co-packaged optics product hands-on role based at HyperLights headquarters collaborates very closely with our internal component design process engineering and test teams to drive PDK development and ensure fast this role you will be involved in all product-related discussions and decisions that have direct impact on HyperLights business. As part of your responsibilities you will:

• Collaborate with our product team foundries and customers to define device component and fabrication process performance requirements for co-packaged optics applications
• Lead the end-to-end design and validation of high performance device components in collaboration with other component designers and process engineers
• Own and maintain the process design kit (PDK) for our co-packaged optics platform
• Contribute to the development of design layout and verification enablement toolsets in open source and commercial tools including GDSFactory Cadence Virtuoso Synopsys Optocompiler and ICV and Siemens Calibre.

• Either 5 years of relevant work experience or equivalent experience through an advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering Physics or a related field.
• Strong expertise with passive and/or active photonic device component design including hands-on development of multiple successful designs.
• Strong expertise in finite element analysis of PIC components using tools like Lumerical Tidy3D COMSOL Synopsys OptoDesigner etc.
• Extensive hands-on experience performing measurements to characterize photonic integrated circuits using instruments like swept lasers fiber alignment stages VNAs BERTs oscilloscopes etc.
• Extensive experience with data analysis and statistical methods such as design of experiments using tools like JMP or Python.
• Demonstrated record of innovation and achievement e.g. product designs publications or patents.
• Familiarity with the entire PIC engineering process including simulation layout fabrication test and device operation.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Comfortable working with cross-disciplinary teams

• Competitive market-based compensation (Salary range $150000 - $225000)
• Comprehensive health coverage including medical vision and dental plans for individuals and families
• 401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life and disability insurance
• Commuter benefits and subsidies
• Professional growth and mentorship opportunities

This role is in-person at HyperLights office in Cambridge MA. Authorization to work in the US is required.

HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran or disability status. HyperLight is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities during our hiring process. If you need assistance or an accommodation please contact us at

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