Senior Silicon Photonics Research Scientist

Conduct novel high-impact research in the field of optical accelerators for AI/ML applications using heterogeneous integration of III-V and other materials (such as ITO) on Si and SiN

• Must hold a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials
• 5+ years (after completion of PhD) of hands-on experience in integrated photonics research

• Secure government funding and work with government partner to reach DARPA-hard technical milestones
• Project management
• Simulation, design, and layout of photonic devices
• Fabrication of novel proof-of-concept photonic devices in a shared university cleanroom facility (such as UCSB Nanofab or UC Berkeley Marvell Nanofabrication Laboratory), including process development
• Device testing and data analysis
• Technology transfer to foundries
• Familiarity with non-volatile optical memories
• Familiarity with capacitive tuning of optical devices

• Comprehensive suite of benefits supporting physical, financial and emotional wellbeing
• Specific programs catered to helping you reach career goals
• Unconditional inclusion in the way we work and celebrate individual uniqueness