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By combining deep learning with formal logic and physics-based modeling, we create verifiable, interpretable AI systems that collaborate with and support human researchers in high-stakes scientific and engineering workflows. \nOur mission, 30×30, is to deliver a 30× improvement in the speed, accessibility, and cost of semiconductor and photonic hardware development by 2030. \nWe aim to revolutionize hardware design and simulation in these industries and are building a team of highly motivated professionals to bring these innovations from research into commercial products.\n\nPosition Overview\nWe are seeking an experienced Field Application Engineer with expertise across the PIC development lifecycle - from device and circuit design through simulations, tapeout, characterization, and yield analysis. This role is intended for engineers who have product experience and understand the realities of developing manufacturable photonic systems in production environments.\nYou will work at the intersection of photonic engineering, scientific AI, and verification-driven workflow development. Partnering with customer engineering teams, applied scientists, and Axiomatic’s Technology groups, you will help transform complex photonic development processes into structured, AI-assisted workflows built on the Axiomatic Intelligence platform.\nThe role is both technical and customer-facing. You will engage directly with PIC designers, Foundry and EDA partners, and engineering leadership to identify critical bottlenecks, architect deployable solutions, and integrate AI-assisted workflows into real engineering environments.\nThis is an ideal opportunity for experienced photonics engineers who want to extend their impact beyond traditional PIC design and help shape the next generation of AI-native engineering tools for photonics and semiconductor development. The role offers a path toward technical leadership in AI-assisted engineering, workflow architecture and scientific AI systems.\nYour Mission\nArchitect AI-assisted workflows for photonic design, verification, and yield improvement on the Axiomatic Intelligence platform, enabling customer engineering teams to accelerate development while maintaining technical rigor and manufacturability.\nTranslate complex photonic engineering processes - including simulation setup, compact modeling, variability analysis, layout-aware optimization, and measurement interpretation into verifiable workflows that combine physics-based methods with Axiomatic-native reasoning systems.\nWork directly with customer engineering teams to identify high-value bottlenecks and deliver deployable solutions that integrate with existing EDA tools, simulation environments, PDK ecosystems, and best engineering practices.\nBuild physics-grounded and measurement-enriched models that improve design confidence, accelerate iteration cycles, and enable scalable analysis across process corners and fabrication variability.\nCollaborate closely with Axiomatic’s technology, infrastructure, and product teams to convert customer-driven prototypes and technical insights into reusable platform capabilities and scalable product features.\nKey Requirements \nMSc or PhD in a science or engineering field (e.g., integrated photonics, electrical or telecommunications engineering). \nMinimum 5 years of experience in photonic product development; experience reaching market deployment is highly valued. \nExperience with COMSOL, Ansys, RSoft, Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys OptoCompiler, Luceda IPKISS or similar\nExperience with advanced component design, high-speed modulators or photodiodes. \nExperience working directly with EDA vendors or photonic foundries to deliver detailed technical solutions. \nExperience with multi-objective co-design. \nExcellent written and verbal communication skills; an effective listener able to work directly with engineers, engineering managers, and enterprise stakeholders. \nA naturally friendly, helpful, and collaborative attitude. \nNice to Have \nHands-on experience with modern AI tools (LLMs, APIs, agentic systems, orchestration frameworks). \nAbility to design solutions that connect device-level physics, circuit-level constraints, and system-level automation. \nProgramming experience, primarily in Python (scientific computing, workflow orchestration, API integration). \nFamiliarity with cloud infrastructure, APIs, and deployment workflows. \nFamiliarity with enterprise deployment models (cloud, hybrid, on-prem) and HPC or cluster-based compute environments. \nExperience working with research teams, applied scientists, or R&D organizations on production software. \nWhat we offer\nCompetitive compensation\nStock Options Plan: Empowering you to share in our success and growth.\nCutting-Edge Tools: Access to state-of-the-art tools and collaborative opportunities with leading experts in artificial intelligence, physics, hardware and electronic design automation.\nProfessional Growth: Opportunities to attend industry conferences, present research findings, and engage with the global AI research community.\nImpact-Driven Culture: Join a passionate team focused on solving some of the most challenging problems at the intersection of AI and hardware.\n\nWork model & location expectations:\nTeam work model:\nHybrid \nPrimary location:\nBoston/Toronto/Singapore\nWhy join us? \nAt Axiomatic_AI, you will be working on technology that drives innovation in AI for scientific and engineering applications in line with our 30 x 30 mission. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of new AI architectures that can reason coherently and produce interpretable and verifiable solutions. Consequently, see those ideas commercialized into products that will shape the future of hardware and computing, while collaborating with a global team of engineers and AI specialists. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuously seek to redefine the intersection of AI, with focus on formal consistency. If you're ready to take your expertise in artificial intelligence and physics to the next level, we want to hear from you!\nWorried about not meeting every qualification? Studies show that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every listed requirement. At Axiomatic-AI, we are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. 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