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Photonics Layout and Design Automation ManagerAeva, Inc. • Mountain View, CA, United States
Photonics Layout and Design Automation Manager

Photonics Layout and Design Automation Manager

Aeva, Inc. • Mountain View, CA, United States
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Aeva’s mission is to bring the next wave of perception to a broad range of applications from automated driving to industrial robotics, consumer electronics, consumer health, security, and beyond. Aeva is transforming autonomy with its groundbreaking sensing and perception technology that integrates all key LiDAR components onto a silicon photonics chip in a compact module. Aeva 4D LiDAR sensors uniquely detect instant velocity in addition to 3D position, allowing autonomous devices like vehicles and robots to make more intelligent and safe decisions.

We are looking for an expert in Photonic layout and design automation to join our core engineering team!

What you'll do :

  • Plan, drive and execute code-based layout activities to deliver on‑time delivery of photonics p‑cells, circuits and chipsets
  • Hire and manage a team of photonics layout engineers with appropriate resource planning
  • Actively manage photonic layout libraries and work across teams to deliver photonics layout with high level guidance from design
  • Drive development activities including p‑cell development, full circuit layout, schematic driven layout and design, physical verification, and library management.
  • Drive and participate in design automation advancements to implement an integrated environment for photonics simulation and layout tools including establishing a road map for photonics design automation.
  • Work cross‑functionally with design, process, and test teams to develop CAD infrastructure that facilitates the compliance of DfX requirements and foundry design rules.
  • Manage in‑house photonic component model and layout libraries with proper revision control and regression tests.
  • Continuously monitor quality escapes and deploy corrective actions with a proper root cause analysis.

What you have :

  • Hands‑on code based photonics layout experience with the ability to step‑in to the details as needed
  • 2+ years of experience with managing or leading photonics layout teams
  • 5+ years of photonic circuit layout and design automation experience, in a field of integrated photonics.
  • Proficiency in one or more of the commercial software tools commonly used in photonics mask layout from Cadence (SKILL based), Synopsys OptoDesigner / OptoCompiler, Luceda Photonics, or similar.
  • Comprehensive understanding of various areas of CAD developments encompassing p‑cell development, layout automation, library management, physical verification, and code revision control including regression testing.
  • Experience with the semiconductor fabrication process to understand design rules with the demonstrated expertise to transform designs into layout with high level instruction from design
  • Experience with source code and library management
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate project status in a clear and concise manner
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of working with cross‑functional teams and stakeholders.
  • Proven ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities and projects simultaneously.
  • Nice‑to‑haves :

  • Knowledge of optoelectronic device physics.
  • Knowledge of silicon photonics design tools
  • Familiarity with commercial photonics simulation software environments from Ansys or other
  • What's in it for you :

  • Be part of a fast paced and dynamic team
  • Very competitive compensation and meaningful stock grants
  • Exceptional benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, and more
  • Unlimited PTO : We care about results, not punching timecards
  • $181,300 - $245,300 a year

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