Photonics Automation Engineer

Senior Photonics Automation EngineerLocation: Palo Alto, California, USAResponsibilities:Define automation program specifications, testing strategies, and development plans.Design, develop, and maintain software platforms for wafer-level and die-level photonic testing.Collaborate with external vendors to develop new testing applications and capabilities.Develop and enhance parallel and asynchronous testing infrastructure for high-throughput validation.Optimize existing automation and testing tools to improve efficiency and reliability.Work closely with data engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated testing solutions.Support automated functional and circuit-level testing for advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs).Improve software performance, scalability, and maintainability for production testing environments.Contribute to continuous improvements in photonic test automation processes.Qualifications:Extensive experience with Python programming and automated testing frameworks.Experience with wafer-level testing systems and test automation.Experience developing parallel and asynchronous testing applications.Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) testing and optical switch testing systems.Strong problem-solving and software development skills.Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.Preferred:Experience with high-speed RF testing equipment and network analyzers.Experience working with databases and large-scale data systems.Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing and photonic device testing.Experience optimizing automated production test environments.Benefits and Compensation:Base salary (U.S.): $115,000 to $150,000 USD.Bay Area salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 USD.Full-time employees are eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package.Compensation is based on education, experience, technical skills, geographic location, and business requirements.