Integrated Photonics Expert - #184740

About Axiomatic_AI:

Axiomatic_AI is dedicated to accelerating R&D by developing the next generation of Automated Interpretable Reasoning, a verifiably truthful AI model built for reasoning in science and engineering, empowering engineers specifically in hardware design and Electronic Design Automation (EDA), with a mission to revolutionize the fields of hardware design and simulation in the photonics and semiconductor industry. We seek highly motivated professionals to help us bring these innovations to life, driving the evolution from development to commercial product.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead efforts in solving complex photonic integration and co-design challenges using AI-powered automation.
• Develop and refine EDA workflows for photonic circuit design, ensuring compatibility with industry-standard tools and methodologies.
• Translate research and project objectives into clear, structured technical software requirements for photonic integration and co-design automation.
• Collaborate with AI and software engineers to develop numerical simulations for photonic circuit layout, simulation, and fabrication.
• Work closely with fabrication partners and foundries to ensure seamless integration of AI-driven photonic design solutions.
• Contribute to the development of scalable, high-performance photonic integration methodologies leveraging cutting-edge algorithms and automation frameworks.
• Mentor and lead younger engineers, fostering innovation and professional growth within the team.
• Engage with the open-source community in EDA development and contribute to collaborative projects.
  
  

Key Projects

• Lead developing tools for electronic design automation
  
  

Key Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree or higher in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
• Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in photonic integrated circuits.
• Technical Skills:
• Expertise in photonic EDA tools and methodologies, including PIC design platforms (e.g., Lumerical, Ansys)
• Experience with simulation tools for photonic integrated circuits (e.g., Synopsys, GDSFactory, IPKISS, etc.).
• Python coding proficiency for design automation and data analysis.
• Preferred Skills: Familiarity with machine learning applications in photonics design and optimization.
• Soft Skills: Excellent problem-solving skills, positive attitude, leadership, strong communication skills, proactive mindset, and a hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Language: Fluent in English.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in the semiconductor industry
• Experience with open-source EDA tools and simulation software (e.g., FDTD)
• Chip fabrication experience (e.g., multi-project wafers)
• Familiarity with semiconductor foundries
• Knowledge of RISC-V, PULP platform, or other open-source architectures
  
  

Success Metrics & Expectations

• Take initiative to define our EDA development road map
• Effective collaboration with engineers in other departments
• Engage with external community or customers
  
  

Why Axiomatic_AI?

At Axiomatic_AI, you will be working on technology that drives innovation in AI for scientific and engineering applications in line with our 10X30 mission. This is your opportunity to contribute to the development of new AI architectures that can reason coherently and produce interpretable and verifiable solutions. Consequently, see those ideas commercialized into products that will shape the future of hardware and computing, while collaborating with a global team of engineers and AI specialists. We believe in pushing the boundaries of what is possible and continuously seek to redefine the intersection of AI, with focus on formal consistency. If you're ready to take your expertise in artificial intelligence and physics to the next level, we want to hear from you!

Axiomatic AI is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.