Sr. Engineer, Photonics Test

Sr. Engineer - Photonics Test

Job Location:

On‑site in San Jose, California

Ayar Labs is shattering AI data bottlenecks by moving data at the speed of light. As pioneers of co‑packed optics (CPO), we are using light instead of electricity to move data faster, further, and with a fraction of the energy needed to fuel the explosive growth of AI models.

Backed by industry giants like NVIDIA, AMD, Mediatek and Intel and manufactured in partnership with the world’s leading semiconductor ecosystem, Ayar Labs’ co‑packed optics solution is key to unleashing next‑generation AI scale‑up architectures.

As a Sr. Engineer in the Test Hardware group, you will be responsible for enabling high volume production testing of Ayar Labs’ next‑generation SuperNOVATM light source. Responsibilities will include implementing cutting‑edge optoelectronic test hardware. You will join a rapidly expanding team in a dynamic startup environment where each member is able and expected to take on a wide range of responsibilities, and to learn and grow with the company.

• Bring‑up and provide hands‑on support for Laser test hardware needs as defined by Production Development, Design, and Validation Engineering teams
• Troubleshoot Test equipment issues related to optical instrumentation, electrical components, or software
• Analyze Test results and tool KPIs using statistical analysis to demonstrate repeatability and reproducibility of equipment and data
• Optimize test flows, processes, and equipment to reduce Test times and enable high volume manufacturing
• Work with Suppliers and OSATs to qualify next generation Test hardware
• Interpret test data, create reports based on the results, and communicate observations/recommendations to internal and external stakeholders
• Work with Ayar Labs Data Engineering to ensure that test results flow smoothly into our internal database

• MS in Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of experience in CMOS, optoelectronic, or related device testing
• Hands‑on experience with optical test equipment, including OPMs, OSAs
• Hands‑on experience with bench electronic equipment such as Oscilloscopes, VI meters, signal generators and analyzers
• Experience writing and debugging software (i.e. Python) for instrument control and automation
• Experience using statistical analysis methods (GR&R, SPC, and DOE) and tools (i.e. JMP) to drive technical decisions
• Understanding of semiconductor physics, optics, and fiber optics

• PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field
• Experience working with automated die‑ or wafer‑level test equipment
• Experience working in Windows and Linux environments
• Experience with software version control, including Git tracking

Salary Range: $170,000 - $220,000

Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.

Ayar Labs is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship.

Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.