Optical Engineer, Advanced Photonic IC Development (Silicon Photonics)

Location: Singapore

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor solutions and integrated optical components for enterprise, cloud, AI, carrier, data center, and communications infrastructure.

What you will do

• Contribute to engineering design, process development, and productization for the optics DCI product line.
• Develop optical components and heterogeneous integrations for next-generation products.
• Design and validate high-speed electro-optical devices, including detectors, modulators, and integrated optical components.
• Use optical and RF modeling, simulation, characterization, and EDA tools for photonic IC development.
• Collaborate with digital and analog circuit, signal and power integrity, substrate layout, and system design teams.
• Support system-level development and transfer advanced optics products to production.

Requirements

• Master’s degree and/or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or a related field with 5+ years of experience, or a Bachelor’s degree in one of these fields with 10+ years of related professional experience.
• Excellent understanding of semiconductor physics and successful design experience with optical devices such as detectors, modulators, and integrated optical components, especially high-speed linear integrated components.
• Hands-on experience with optical and RF electrical modeling and simulation software, as well as EDA tools for photonic IC layout.
• Hands-on experience with optical device characterization, including DC, RF, and device control.
• Familiarity with or direct experience in advanced electro-optic materials and their integration into Silicon photonics platforms.
• Familiarity with or direct experience in Si, CMOS, and MEMS process technologies for fabrication and integration of electrical and optical devices.
• Ability to work proactively, take on new responsibilities quickly, execute effectively, and move programs forward.
• Ability to work as an effective team player in an integrated, global team environment.
• Ability to work with large datasets, use statistical analysis tools, develop analytical models, and present data and ideas to diverse audiences.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative, transparent, and inclusive work environment.
• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Eligibility for bonus and equity plans, including a new-hire equity grant and annual equity refreshers.
• Resources and opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Employment may require eligibility to access export-controlled technology and may involve an export license review.

Hiring process

• Interviews evaluate individual experience, thought process, and communication skills in real time.
• AI tools, transcription apps, answer generators, and automated note-taking tools are not permitted during interviews.