Layout and tape-out across Silicon Photonics (SiPh) and III-V platforms using KLayout and GDSFactory.
About the role
iPronics is seeking a Senior Photonics Layout Engineer to join the Photonics Department, working on both Silicon Photonics (SiPh) and III-V photonic technologies for integrated photonic systems. You will play a central role in photonic circuit layout and tape-out activities across SiPh and III-V platforms.
What you'll do
- Design complex layouts and generate GDS files for SiPh and III-V photonic integrated circuits.
- Perform layout reviews and physical verification, including DRC and other applicable checks.
- Ensure compatibility between cross-sections, foundry PDKs, design rules, and custom-developed photonic components.
- Develop main and test die GDS layouts, ensuring commitment to tape-out schedules and deadlines.
- Translate system and device requirements into manufacturable photonic IC layouts.
- Drive layout-related tape-out activities and technical communication with foundries.
What you'll need
- BSc or MSc degree (or PhD) in Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, or a related field, with a focus on Integrated Photonics.
- 5+ years of experience in SiPh, III-V photonics, IC layout, or a related field.
- Experience with layout tools such as KLayout, GDSFactory, or equivalent.
- Experience with foundry PDKs, DRC, and photonic tape-out flows.
- Programming skills in Python and experience with GitHub.
- Fluency in English (C1 level or higher).
Nice to have
- PhD in Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Experience with Calibre or other physical verification tools.
- Basic knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes such as lithography, etching, and metal deposition.
More semiconductor jobs: Photonics jobs
First seen in our index 2 days ago, well below the 68-day median for Optical/Photonics IC Design roles.
Optical/Photonics IC Design · Photonics
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Open roles in category
165
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Median days since first seen
68 d
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Category median salary (all employers)
$192k
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| Metric | iPronics | All employers we track in this specialty (165 roles · 34 employers) |
|---|---|---|
| Open roles in this specialty | 4 | 165 |
| Median days since first seen | 2 d | 68 d (+66 d vs this employer) |
| Median salary (USD postings) | n/a | $192k |
Who's hiring in this category
- Coherent Corp · 17 open roles · median 112 d
- GlobalFoundries · 13 open roles · median 83 d
- Lightmatter · 12 open roles · median 109 d
- Ayar Labs · 11 open roles · median 4 d
- Lumentum · 10 open roles · median 99 d
- Marvell Technology · 10 open roles · median 54 d
How we counted: 165 open Optical/Photonics IC Design (Photonics) roles from 34 employers tracked in the SemiconductorJobs index, counted 11 Nov 2026. Specialty figures count only roles carrying this exact specialty label, so an employer's related work in neighbouring specialties is not included there. Days are counted from when our index first saw each posting, not from the employer's original posting date.