Principal Optical Wafer-Scale Test Lead (Silicon Photonics)

TL;DR

Principal Optical Wafer-Scale Test Lead (Silicon Photonics): Developing and optimizing wafer-scale probe characterization for next-generation photonic integrated circuits (PICs) with an accent on test recipe development, prober automation, and data infrastructure. Focus on driving correlation between wafer-level test results and system-level validation to ensure high-volume production yield for AI infrastructure.

Location: Onsite in Santa Clara, CA

Salary: $158,600 - $237,600 per annum

Company

hirify.global provides semiconductor solutions that serve as essential building blocks for enterprise, cloud, and AI data infrastructure.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end operation, maintenance, and roadmap of wafer-scale probe stations for Silicon Photonics characterization.
• Develop, qualify, and execute test recipes for passive and active optical/opto-electronic components.
• Develop automation scripts for instrument control, prober sequencing, and data processing.
• Apply statistical analysis tools like JMP or DataConductor to identify process excursions and yield drivers.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by correlating wafer-level tests with system-level validation.
• Collaborate with prober vendors to integrate new equipment and resolve technical hardware/software issues.

Requirements

• Must be located in or able to work onsite in Santa Clara, CA.
• Direct hands-on experience with commercial wafer-scale probe stations (e.g., Cascade/FormFactor, MPI).
• Strong experience developing optical test setups using tunable lasers, power meters, OSAs, and fiber arrays.
• Proficiency in Python, MATLAB, LabVIEW, or C# for automated instrument control.
• MS in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field (PhD preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of relevant optical/photonics test experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee stock purchase plan with a 2-year look back.
• Comprehensive financial well-being and family support programs.
• Robust mental and physical health resources.
• Recognition and service awards for professional milestones.