Optical Engineer (Semiconductor)

Location: Milpitas, California, United States; onsite optical engineering role with 10–20% international travel.

Base pay: $117,800–$200,300 annually.

Company

hirify.global develops semiconductor inspection tools, metrology systems, process solutions, and computational analytics for chip, wafer, reticle, packaging, and electronics manufacturing.

What you will do

• Design, prototype, tolerance, document, and source optical systems and components, including vendor management.
• Lead optics integration in a clean-room environment for a complex wafer inspection tool.
• Own tool-level alignment flows, optical assembly testing procedures, and metrology.
• Qualify optics subsystems at the system level using diagnostic scripts and calibrations.
• Analyze optical system parameters, define specifications, and resolve optics-related failures through root-cause analysis and standardization.
• Collaborate with systems, opto-mechanical, electrical, and software engineering teams.

Requirements

• Doctorate in Optics or Physics with 0 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3+ years of related experience; or a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of related experience.
• Deep understanding of geometric and Fourier optics.
• Proven experience in optical system design, simulation, and analysis, including areas such as stray-light analysis, wavefront error, and polarization.
• Proficiency with optical design software such as Zemax or Code V.
• Hands-on experience with optical alignment and metrology tools such as interferometers, wavefront sensors, and WLI.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Nice to have

• Programming experience with MATLAB or Python for data analysis and automation.

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time employment with medical, dental, vision, life, and other voluntary benefits.
• 401(k) with company matching and employee stock purchase program.
• Paid time off, company holidays, and family care and bonding leave.
• Tuition reimbursement, student debt assistance, financial planning, wellness, and career development programs.
• Interview responses must reflect the candidate’s own skills and thinking; AI or recording tools are not permitted unless approved as an accommodation or invited by the interviewer.