Silicon Photonics Validation Engineer

TL;DR

Silicon Photonics Validation Engineer (Silicon Photonics): Building and optimizing highly integrated component platforms with an accent on high-speed Silicon photonics, transmit/receive amplifiers, and embedded firmware. Focus on system-level testing, hardware, firmware, and control loop validation under various operating conditions, and productization from inception all the way to NPI.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA, USA. This position may require access to technology and/or software subject to U.S. export control laws and regulations. Applicants must be eligible to access export-controlled information. Except for U.S. citizens, lawful permanent residents, or protected individuals, all applicants may be subject to an export license review process prior to employment.

Salary: $134,390–$201,300 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that are essential building blocks of the data infrastructure connecting our world, enabling new possibilities across enterprise, cloud, AI, and carrier architectures.

What you will do

• Lead new products from inception through NPI as a Senior Staff Engineer for hirify.global’s optics DCI product line.
• Contribute to optical components development and validation for next-generation products.
• Collaborate closely with CAD and foundry process teams on photonics design flow and design automation.
• Partner with cross-functional teams including Digital/Analog Circuit designers, Signal/Power Integrity, and system design.
• Perform system-level testing under various operating conditions.
• Validate the performance of hardware, firmware, and control loops.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Photonics, or related field with 5+ years of experience OR Master’s/PhD with 2+ years of experience.
• Strong understanding of silicon photonics, semiconductor physics, optical component validation, design, and fabrication.
• Proven record in high-speed photodetectors, high speed modulators, or other integrated waveguide devices.
• Hands-on experience validating optoelectronic components using automation equipment and performing data analysis.
• Familiarity with optical and electronic modeling/simulation software to design electro-optical devices and generate GDS level mask data.
• Ability to work with a large body of data, utilize statistical analysis tools, and present data effectively.

Nice to have

• High speed simulation experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Exceptional, comprehensive benefits supporting financial well-being, family, mental/physical health, and recognition.
• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Family support programs to help balance work and home life.
• Robust mental health resources to prioritize emotional well-being.
• Recognition and service awards to celebrate contributions and milestones.

Hiring process

• Candidates are not permitted to use AI tools (such as transcription apps, real-time answer generators, or automated note-taking bots) during interviews.
• Unauthorized use of AI tools to record, assist with, or enhance responses will result in disqualification from the hiring process.