Application Programming Interface (API), Applied Physics, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Automation, Best Practices, Cadence, Cloud Computing, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Customer Support/Service, Customer/Client Research, Deep Learning, Design Verification, Ecosystems, Electrical Engineering, Engineering, Engineering Software, Enterprise Applications, Hardware Development, Machine Tool, Photonic Integrated Circuits, Photonics, Physics, Pre-Sales, Product Development, Product Lifecycle, Python Programming/Scripting Language, Quality Management, Research & Development (R&D), Sales/Support Engineering (SE), Scalable System Development, Scientific Method, Simulation, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Leadership, Telecommunications, Workflow Analysis
LOCATION
Santa Clara, California
POSTED
1 day ago
About the Client
Our Client is building a new generation of AI systems designed to reason with the rigor of the scientific method. By combining deep learning, formal logic, and physics-based modeling, the platform enables engineers and researchers to accelerate complex semiconductor and photonic development workflows through verifiable and interpretable AI.
The company's mission is to deliver a 30× improvement in the speed, accessibility, and cost of semiconductor and photonic hardware development by 2030. Operating at the intersection of scientific computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced engineering, Our Client is building a team of exceptional technical experts to help shape the future of hardware innovation.
Location: Boston, USA (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Level: Mid-Senior Level
Compensation: $150,000 – $250,000 + Equity
Relocation Support: Available for US-based candidates moving to Boston; Visa sponsorship and transfers are available for strong candidates in the US.
The Opportunity
Our Client is seeking a Field Applications Engineer with deep expertise in Integrated Photonics to help enterprise customers solve complex engineering challenges through AI-assisted design and workflow automation.
This is not a traditional pre-sales role.
You will operate at the intersection of photonic engineering, scientific AI, EDA tooling, and customer deployment. Working directly with PIC designers, photonic foundries, and EDA vendors, you will transform real-world engineering bottlenecks into deployable AI-assisted workflows that improve design quality, manufacturability, and development speed.
This position offers a exciting opportunity to become a technical leader in the emerging field of AI-assisted photonic engineering.
Key Responsibilities
Design and deploy AI-assisted workflows for photonic design, verification, simulation, and yield optimization
Translate complex engineering processes into structured, physics-grounded workflows
Identify bottlenecks across photonic development lifecycles and develop scalable solutions
Collaborate directly with PIC designers, foundries, and EDA vendors
Integrate solutions into existing EDA environments, simulation platforms, and PDK ecosystems
Experience working directly with photonic foundries and EDA vendors
Knowledge of multi-objective optimization and co-design methodologies
Excellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications
Experience using modern AI technologies including; LLMs, APIs, Agentic systems, Workflow orchestration frameworks
Python programming for scientific computing and automation
Experience with cloud computing or HPC environments
Exposure to enterprise software deployment
Experience collaborating with R&D organizations
Prior Field Applications Engineer, Field Scientist, Solutions Engineer, or Customer Success Engineer experience within photonics or semiconductors
What We Offer
Competitive compensation package
Equity participation through stock options
Access to cutting-edge AI, photonics, and semiconductor technologies
Direct collaboration with leading researchers and industry experts
Conference participation and professional development opportunities
Exposure to advanced scientific computing and AI infrastructure
High-impact technical work with real-world engineering applications
Opportunity to shape a rapidly growing technical function
If you are passionate about integrated photonics, scientific computing, and applying AI to solve real engineering challenges, we would love to hear from you...