Staff Photonics Engineer
Aurora Innovation (View all Jobs)
Mountain View, California
Interview Process
1. Simplified real-world coding task on Coderpad.io 2. Time-boxed take-home assignment 3. Face-to-face meeting with teammates.
Salary
$181,000 - $290,000
Programming Languages Mentioned
Python
Who we are
Aurora’s mission is to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly.
The Aurora Driver will create a new era in mobility and logistics, one that will bring a safer, more efficient, and more accessible future to everyone.
At Aurora, you will tackle massively complex problems alongside other passionate, intelligent individuals, growing as an expert while expanding your knowledge. For the latest news from Aurora, visit aurora.tech or follow us on LinkedIn.
Aurora hires talented people with diverse backgrounds who are ready to help build a transportation ecosystem that will make our roads safer, get crucial goods where they need to go, and make mobility more efficient and accessible for all. We’re searching for a Staff Photonics Engineer.
In this role, you will
- Design passive and active photonic devices using advanced modeling and simulation tools
- Translate schematic designs into physical layouts through Python-based layout scripting
- Collaborate with foundries to ensure process compatibility and facilitate successful tapeouts
- Define and interpret metrologies to validate process integrity and correlate with PIC performance
- Develop and implement wafer-level and die-level test plans
- Support cross-functional product teams in integrating PICs into larger modules or subsystems
Required Qualifications
- Master / Ph.D. degree in physics, electrical, or computer engineering or relevant fields
- 3+ years of research or industrial experience with integrated photonics chip design
- Fundamental understanding of electronics, optics and integrated photonics
- High proficiency in Python or similar object-oriented programming languages
Desirable Qualifications
- Experience working with III-V active photonics design
- Experience working with radar, lidar or other optical sensing systems
- Experience working with integrated photonics chips or systems
- Experience with photonic hybrid integration
The base salary range for this position is $181,000 - $290,000 per year. Aurora’s pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, the successful candidate’s starting base pay will be determined based on factors including job-related skills, experience, qualifications, relevant education or training, and market conditions. These ranges may be modified in the future. The successful candidate will also be eligible for an annual bonus, equity compensation, and benefits.
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Working at Aurora
At Aurora, we bring together extraordinarily talented and experienced people united by the strength of our values. We operate with integrity, set outrageous goals, and build a culture where we win together — all without any jerks. Our Careers page provides insight into what it is like to work at Aurora, and you can find all the latest updates in our Newsroom.
Commitment to inclusion
Aurora considers candidates without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy status, parent or caregiver status, ancestry, political affiliation, veteran and/or military status, physical or mental disability, or any other status protected by federal or state law. Aurora considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local law. We are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at careersiteaccommodations@aurora.tech.
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