Seer ยท 23 hours ago
Senior Photonic Layout Engineer
California, United States
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expSeer is a venture-backed semiconductor company developing advanced photonic systems, and they are expanding their design team. This role involves leading physical design and layout for complex photonic integrated circuits and managing complete design-to-fabrication workflows.
Staffing & Recruiting
Hiring Manager
Chris Green
Responsibilities
Execute multi-layer photonic IC layouts from concept through manufacturing release
Develop Python-based design automation scripts and verification frameworks
Interface with commercial foundries and manage process design kit integration
Perform design rule checking and layout verification for complex photonic circuits
Support cross-functional teams on design-for-manufacturing requirements
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in relevant technical discipline (Electrical Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science)
5+ years professional experience in photonic circuit layout with proven tape-out track record
Advanced Python programming skills and version control system expertise
Deep hands-on experience with photonic layout tools and GDSII workflows
Demonstrated foundry interaction experience at commercial silicon photonics facilities
Strong foundation in physical verification including DRC and LVS methodologies
Preferred
Mixed-signal layout and co-integration of photonic/electronic subsystems
Commercial verification software experience (Calibre, Mentor Graphics tools)
Electromagnetic simulation tools for photonic device analysis (Lumerical, COMSOL, equivalent)
EDA platform experience for analog/mixed-signal design (Cadence suite)
Product development experience from prototype to production phases
Strong communication abilities for technical partnership management
Benefits
Performance bonus
Equity participation
Comprehensive benefits
Relocation assistance
Company
Seer
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11-50 employees
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