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Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc. · 1 day ago

Silicon Photonics Design Engineer

positionSan Diego, CA
timeFull-time
remoteHybrid
seniorityEntry, Mid Level
money$100K/yr - $220K/yr
date2+ years exp

Polaris Electro-Optics is redefining optical interconnects through their innovative Ferroelectric Nematic Glass technology. The successful candidate will join the Photonic Design team to develop silicon photonics devices, contributing to both technical and business activities in a fast-paced startup environment.

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Responsibilities

Design, simulate, and optimize silicon photonic active and passive components
Implement design automation for simulation and layout tools
Support design and verification of photonic layout design
Collaborate with integration and test teams to optimize design based on aligned requirements
Contribute to the development of new Intellectual Property related to photonic designs

Qualification

Modeling photonic devicesDesign automationHigh-speed modulator designProgramming PythonProgramming MATLABOptical transceiver architecturesPhotonic testingIntegrationHands-on PIC tape-out experienceHigh-speed electrode designCoherent optical systems knowledgeHigh-speed analog circuits knowledge

Required

Strong desire to contribute to a high-impact photonics company
Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering or a related field, or M.S. with 2+ years of industry experience
Practical experience in modeling photonic devices or systems with design software (Lumerical, Tidy3D, or similar)
Eligible to work in the United States

Preferred

Experience in high-speed modulator design and characterization
Hands-on PIC tape-out experience with commercial foundries using Cadence, GDSfactory, or other similar code-based layout tools
Experience developing PICs that have reached HVM for IM-DD or coherent applications
Hands-on experience in high-speed electrode or RF design using HFSS, ADS, or similar tools
Proficient in programming (e.g., Python, MATLAB) for design automation and data analysis with version control experience
Solid understanding of optical transceiver architectures, system-level requirements, and link analysis
Experience in photonic testing and integration at the wafer, die, and package levels
Working knowledge of coherent optical systems and CPO architectures is a plus
Familiarity with high-speed analog circuits (e.g., TIAs, modulator drivers) is a plus

Benefits

Equity
Health Benefits
Flexible work hours
Opportunity for rapid advancement

Company

Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc.

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At Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc., we believe that overcoming society’s greatest challenges requires mastery of the creation, movement, and use of information.
dateFounded in 2021
location
Broomfield, Colorado, USA
people-size2-10 employees
web-link
https://polariseo.com/

H1B Sponsorship

Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc. has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2024 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$13.25M
Key Investors
Colorado Office of Economic Development and International TradeRhapsody Venture Partners
2025-05-14Series Unknown· $10M
2024-05-16Grant· $0.25M
2023-12-04Seed· $3M

Leadership Team

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Jason Sickler
Co-Founder, Chief Executive Officer
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Recent News

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Polaris Electro-Optics, Inc. Raises Seed Round to Revolutionize Optical Interconnects
2025-04-10
Google Patent
Ferroelectric nematic composition and device thereof
2025-04-02
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