Photonics IC Engineer - Tech Lead

Responsibilities

• Lead the design of high-performance, manufacturable passive and active Silicon photonics components
• Create and optimize photonics layouts and contribute to tapeouts
• Perform comprehensive simulations and modeling to get the first designs right
• Participate in design reviews and contribute to design methodology improvements
• Create detailed design documentation and technical specifications
• Develop and implement test plans, procedures, and methodologies for wafer level, chip level, eval board level to sub-module level testing
• Troubleshoot and debug test setups and design issues
• Perform test measurements and data analysis to characterize device performance
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive product improvements
• Support the transition of designs from R&D into high-volume manufacturing

Requirements

• Master's or Ph.D. degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience in photonic device design, optimization and layout
• Deep understanding of integrated photonics and optical systems
• Proficiency in photonic simulation tools like Lumerical, Tidy3d, COMSOL
• Portfolio of designed and demonstrated photonic components or systems
• Ability to translate system requirements into photonic design specifications
• Experience in photonics wafer level and chip level testing
• Experience developing software in Python, C, C++, or MATLAB
• Experience building and debugging complicated optical systems involving lasers

Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding in coherent communication, signal integration, integrated optics, and semiconductor physics
• Experience with lasers, free-space and fiber optics, signal processing, data science, electronic IC design, opto-electronic packaging, and electrical engineering
• Ability to operate effectively in a startup environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary and equity
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Flexible vacation and time-off policy

About the Company

Lyte builds perception systems for Physical AI operating in complex environments. The company combines custom silicon, integrated sensors, and software into a unified platform for robotics, mobility, and next-generation automation.