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Location: San Jose (on-site)
General Description
Product engineering is a key role in delivering high quality connectivity products to the market. As a Sr. Staff Product Engineer you will be responsible for 1) collaborating with design teams to drive DFx into product architecture, 2) defining manufacturing flows and test content optimized for yield, quality, and cost, and 3) analyzing production data to identify design and process gaps impacting yield and driving closure of gaps. You will be partnering with fab, design, packaging, validation, and manufacturing teams to deliver best-in-class connectivity products to the market.
Essential Functions:
- Publish product health indicator (PHI) roadmap forecasting test time, yield, and quality goals as a function of time from first Si to HVM startup
- Define manufacturing strategy and test flow to achieve PHIs
- Collaborate with design team to implement DFT features to achieve desired test coverage
- Define the requirements specs for test hardware (probe card and loadboard) to enable desired test content/coverage
- Write the test program
- Own the success of the product by driving towards hitting the PHIs
- Drive test time reduction and test socket elimination to achieve cost goals
- Drive DPM reduction through test hole closure
- Drive yield up by identifying root cause of failures and working with design, fab, and packaging to address gaps
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
- 5+ years experience in semiconductor industry as a product development engineer
- Experience working with design team pre-Si to define test and DFT strategy
- Experience establishing end-to-end manufacturing flow/strategy for optical transceiver products, including a deep understanding of photonic component fabrication and assembly, and specification and optimization of optical channels
- Experience establishing end-to-end manufacturing flow/strategy for CMOS products, including deep understanding of CMOS fab processes and advanced packaging
- Experience developing test programs for optical transceiver products
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior company leadership and customers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
- Experience establishing end-to-end manufacturing flow/strategy for optical IO products, including deep understanding of photonics fab and assembly processes
- Experience developing test programs for optical IO products on industry standard and/or custom platforms
- Experience working with fab and OSAT to drive yield and quality agenda
- Developing tools to automate test program generation and data analysis
Salary range: $160,000 - $223,000
NOTE TO RECRUITERS:
Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
About Ayar Labs:
At Ayar Labs we’re about to revolutionize computing by moving data with light. We’re unleashing processing power for artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud and telecommunications by removing the bottlenecks created by today’s electrical I/O - making it possible to continue scaling computing system performance. Ayar Labs is the first to deliver an optical I/O solution that combines in-package optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources to replace traditional electrical I/O. This silicon photonics-based I/O solution enables chips to communicate with each other from millimeters to kilometers, to deliver orders of magnitude improvements in latency, bandwidth density, and power consumption.
With our strong collaborations with industry leaders and government, our deep ties to MIT and UC Berkeley, and our commitment to hiring the best engineers in photonics and electronics, joining our team gives you the opportunity to collaborate with renowned experts on challenging, paradigm-shifting work.
We are passionate about delivering in-package optical I/O at scale, leveraging the strength of our patent portfolio and our team of leading interdisciplinary experts. We believe that deep cross-collaboration between teams facilitated by honest, open debate is the best way to drive innovation and achieve big wins. Join our team and experience the possibilities.
Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.
Sr. Staff Product Engineer
Location: San Jose (on-site)
General Description
Product engineering is a key role in delivering high quality connectivity products to the market. As a Sr. Staff Product Engineer you will be responsible for 1) collaborating with design teams to drive DFx into product architecture, 2) defining manufacturing flows and test content optimized for yield, quality, and cost, and 3) analyzing production data to identify design and process gaps impacting yield and driving closure of gaps. You will be partnering with fab, design, packaging, validation, and manufacturing teams to deliver best-in-class connectivity products to the market.
Essential Functions:
- Publish product health indicator (PHI) roadmap forecasting test time, yield, and quality goals as a function of time from first Si to HVM startup
- Define manufacturing strategy and test flow to achieve PHIs
- Collaborate with design team to implement DFT features to achieve desired test coverage
- Define the requirements specs for test hardware (probe card and loadboard) to enable desired test content/coverage
- Write the test program
- Own the success of the product by driving towards hitting the PHIs
- Drive test time reduction and test socket elimination to achieve cost goals
- Drive DPM reduction through test hole closure
- Drive yield up by identifying root cause of failures and working with design, fab, and packaging to address gaps
Basic Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (MS) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
- 5+ years experience in semiconductor industry as a product development engineer
- Experience working with design team pre-Si to define test and DFT strategy
- Experience establishing end-to-end manufacturing flow/strategy for optical transceiver products, including a deep understanding of photonic component fabrication and assembly, and specification and optimization of optical channels
- Experience establishing end-to-end manufacturing flow/strategy for CMOS products, including deep understanding of CMOS fab processes and advanced packaging
- Experience developing test programs for optical transceiver products
- Excellent communication skills with ability to present complex technical information clearly and concisely
- Demonstrated ability to influence senior company leadership and customers
Preferred Qualifications:
- Advanced degree (PhD) in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or related field.
- Experience establishing end-to-end manufacturing flow/strategy for optical IO products, including deep understanding of photonics fab and assembly processes
- Experience developing test programs for optical IO products on industry standard and/or custom platforms
- Experience working with fab and OSAT to drive yield and quality agenda
- Developing tools to automate test program generation and data analysis
Salary range: $160,000 - $223,000
NOTE TO RECRUITERS:
Principals only. We are not accepting resumes from recruiters for this position. Remuneration for recruiting activities is only applicable subject to a signed and executed agreement between the parties. Please don’t send candidates to Ayar Labs, and do not contact our managers.
About Ayar Labs:
At Ayar Labs we’re about to revolutionize computing by moving data with light. We’re unleashing processing power for artificial intelligence, high performance computing, cloud and telecommunications by removing the bottlenecks created by today’s electrical I/O - making it possible to continue scaling computing system performance. Ayar Labs is the first to deliver an optical I/O solution that combines in-package optical I/O chiplets and multi-wavelength remote light sources to replace traditional electrical I/O. This silicon photonics-based I/O solution enables chips to communicate with each other from millimeters to kilometers, to deliver orders of magnitude improvements in latency, bandwidth density, and power consumption.
With our strong collaborations with industry leaders and government, our deep ties to MIT and UC Berkeley, and our commitment to hiring the best engineers in photonics and electronics, joining our team gives you the opportunity to collaborate with renowned experts on challenging, paradigm-shifting work.
We are passionate about delivering in-package optical I/O at scale, leveraging the strength of our patent portfolio and our team of leading interdisciplinary experts. We believe that deep cross-collaboration between teams facilitated by honest, open debate is the best way to drive innovation and achieve big wins. Join our team and experience the possibilities.
Ayar Labs is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and is strongly committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons without regard to age, sex, national origin, race, color, ethnicity, creed, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. It is the policy of Ayar Labs to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. Veterans are more than welcome and encouraged to apply.
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Frame your photonics background precisely
Ayar Labs builds optical interconnect chips, so your resume should explicitly connect your degree and experience to photonic integration, silicon photonics, or high-speed mixed-signal design. Generic electronics credentials get screened out before a recruiter reviews your visa status.
Target roles before your OPT clock starts
F-1 OPT gives you 12 months of work authorization, with a possible 24-month STEM extension for electronics engineering graduates. Starting your search at least three months before graduation gives you time to clear interviews without pressure from your authorization start date.
Confirm specialty occupation framing with your employer
USCIS requires H-1B roles to qualify as specialty occupations. For Engineering roles at a photonics hardware company, your offer letter and job description should explicitly tie the position to a degree field like electrical engineering or optics, not just general engineering.
Use Migrate Mate to filter Engineering openings by sponsorship
Ayar Labs posts Engineering roles across multiple channels, and not all listings flag visa sponsorship clearly. Browse open positions on Migrate Mate to surface roles at companies with a verified sponsorship history in Electronics and Hardware before you apply.
Prepare for hardware-specific technical screens early
Ayar Labs Engineering interviews typically include chip-level design, packaging, or test engineering assessments. Have your tape-out experience, lab instrumentation work, or CAD tool proficiency documented and ready to discuss, since offers often come quickly after technical rounds.
Understand TN eligibility if you hold Canadian or Mexican citizenship
TN status under USMCA allows Canadian and Mexican engineers to start work quickly without waiting for an H-1B lottery selection. If your role falls under the engineer or computer systems analyst category, TN can be a faster path to your first day at Ayar Labs.
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Does Ayar Labs sponsor H-1B visas for Engineers?
Yes, Ayar Labs sponsors H-1B visas for Engineering roles. The company has a track record of supporting international engineers through the H-1B process, which requires your employer to file a Labor Condition Application with DOL and then submit a petition to USCIS on your behalf. Because H-1B is subject to an annual lottery for cap-subject petitions, timing your offer relative to the April filing window matters.
How do I apply for Engineering jobs at Ayar Labs?
Applications go through Ayar Labs' careers page, where open Engineering roles are posted by team and seniority. You can also browse their verified openings filtered by visa sponsorship on Migrate Mate. Tailoring your application to highlight photonics, semiconductor packaging, or optical systems experience will strengthen your profile for their Engineering teams specifically.
Which visa types are commonly used for Engineering roles at Ayar Labs?
Ayar Labs supports several visa pathways for Engineering candidates, including H-1B, F-1 OPT, F-1 CPT for current students, and TN for Canadian and Mexican citizens. F-1 STEM OPT is a common starting point for recent graduates in electrical engineering or a related field, given that Ayar Labs operates in a STEM-designated industry. H-1B sponsorship typically follows for longer-term employment.
What qualifications does Ayar Labs expect for Engineering roles?
Most Engineering openings at Ayar Labs require a bachelor's or master's degree in electrical engineering, photonics, applied physics, or a closely related discipline. Hands-on experience with silicon photonics, high-speed analog or mixed-signal circuits, chip packaging, or semiconductor test environments is commonly expected. For H-1B purposes, your degree field should align directly with the role to satisfy USCIS specialty occupation requirements.
How do I time my H-1B filing if I receive an offer from Ayar Labs?
H-1B cap-subject petitions can only be filed once per year, with USCIS accepting registrations in March for an October 1 start date. If you receive an offer outside that window, your employer may be able to bridge your authorization using F-1 OPT or STEM OPT while waiting for the next cycle. Confirm with your employer whether they plan to file with or without premium processing, which affects how quickly you receive a decision.
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