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You will contribute to the development of key building blocks within our optical switching and photonic systems roadmap, and other integrated photonic components critical to future high port count architectures.\nDepending on experience, we are open to candidates at Senior, Lead, or Principal level.\nWhat you'll be doing:\nDesign and optimise integrated photonic components for silicon photonics and related PIC platforms\n\nPerform electromagnetic simulations, modelling, and theoretical analysis to improve device performance\n\nValidate simulation results against experimental measurement data\n\nDevelop innovative component designs informed by current research and emerging techniques\n\nCollaborate with layout engineers to integrate components into PDK libraries and tape-out flows\n\nWork closely with fabrication and testing teams to iterate on device performance\n\nContribute to the development roadmap for future photonic components and architectures\n\nSupport long term improvements in PIC loss, manufacturability, and scalability\n\nParticipate in technical discussions, design reviews, and cross functional problem solving\n\nStay current with advances in integrated photonics through research literature and conferences\n\nWhat we're looking for:\nPhD, or equivalent industry experience, in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field\n\nStrong theoretical understanding of guided optics and photonic device physics\n\nHands-on experience designing and simulating integrated photonic components\n\nExperience working with silicon photonics or InP photonic platforms\n\nStrong analytical and mathematical problem solving capability\n\nA track record of meaningful technical contributions, whether through publications, patents, or shipped technology\n\nExperience using photonic simulation tools and modelling workflows\n\nPython programming experience for simulation, analysis, or automation\n\nEven better if you have:\nDeep understanding of Photonic IC design and fabrication flows\n\nKnowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes\n\nExperience working in commercial R&D or product development environments\n\nStrong communication skills and attention to detail\n\nAbility to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams\n\nYou will join a highly ambitious deep-tech company operating at the intersection of AI infrastructure, semiconductors, and photonics. 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