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Optical Metasurface R&D Engineer

Company Description

Lumotive's revolutionary programmable optical semiconductors enhance perception, boost computing power, and ensure robust high-speed communication across various markets.

The award-winning, highly patented Light Control Metasurface (LCM™) chip is the first commercially available software-defined photonic beamforming solid-state technology addressing critical gaps in multiple industries, from 3D sensing to AI computing.

Our LCM™ chip has already secured multiple design wins in our initial market, positioning it at the forefront of the 3D sensing evolution. By merging lidar and ToF camera technologies, it caters to a wide range of markets, including consumer electronics, robotics, industrial, and automotive sectors.

Lumotive was named Fast Company’s Next Big Thing in Tech and won two CES Innovation Awards. Headquartered in Redmond, WA, with offices in San Jose, CA, and Vancouver, Canada, Lumotive is backed by notable investors, including Gates Frontier, MetaVC Partners, Quan Funds, Samsung Ventures, and Uniquest.

Job Description

As an Optical Metasurface R&D Engineer you will be responsible for the multi-physics simulations, characterization, and opto-electronic system integration of Lumotive’s next-generation dynamic metasurface technology. The ideal candidate will have tremendous versatility, blend of strong computational and practical lab skills with system engineering capabilities. This position reports directly to the CTO.

Your responsibilities will be:

· Multi-physics design of metasurface unit cell with a combination of electromagnetic simulations, liquid crystal dynamics, and electrostatics with constraints based on CMOS manufacturing, electrical performance, and LC materials

· Computational and emipircal modulation pattern optimization and large scale array simulations to optimize beamforming performance

· Optical and electrical characterization of dynamic metasurface chips, including guiding the development of new testing infrastructure

· Understanding of opto-electronic system tradeoffs like power, size, cost, and optical performance, size and how they are affected by the metasurface properties

· Work closely with ASIC design team on driver architecture, compute requirements and optimization of modulation pattern generation·

Qualifications

· PhD in nanophotonics, optics, electrical engineering, physics or related fields

· 5+ years experience in nanophotonic simulations using FDTD and similar techniques

· 5+ years experience with Python, collaborating with Git, and writing unit / integration tests

· Hands on experience with optical characterization of optoelectronic and photonic devices

· Experience with opto-electronic system engineering

· Extremely clear written and verbal communication skills

Additional Information

Pay range is $170,000 to $190,000 (USD) and scaled according to location + Performance based Quarterly Bonus + Equity depending on experience.

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental
Vision
FSA
HSA
PTO
14 Paid Holidays
Company paid Benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long Term Disability
- Short Term Disability

Lumotive is an equal opportunity employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other legally protected status.

All your information will be kept confidential.

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What You Should Know About Optical Metasurface R&D Engineer, Lumotive

As an Optical Metasurface R&D Engineer at Lumotive, you'll dive deep into the world of next-generation optical technologies, combining cutting-edge science with practical application. Located in Redmond, WA, your primary focus will be on multi-physics simulations, characterization, and the seamless integration of our dynamic metasurface technology. We’re looking for a true innovator who possesses a unique blend of computational prowess and hands-on laboratory skills, someone who can tackle complex challenges with a creative mindset. You’ll be responsible for the design of metasurface unit cells while balancing various constraints, from manufacturing compatibility to performance requirements. Collaborating closely with our ASIC design team, you’ll help optimize modulation patterns and driver architecture, ensuring that our products reach unsurpassed levels of efficiency and effectiveness. With your PhD in nanophotonics, optics, or a related field, along with over five years of practical experience, you’ll play a pivotal role in the advancement of our award-winning Light Control Metasurface chip. This is more than just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to revolutionary technology that impacts industries ranging from consumer electronics to automotive solutions. Join our team and help push the boundaries of what's possible!

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What responsibilities does an Optical Metasurface R&D Engineer at Lumotive have?

An Optical Metasurface R&D Engineer at Lumotive is responsible for multi-physics design, including electromagnetic simulations and liquid crystal dynamics, as well as optimizing beamforming performance through computational and empirical modulation pattern optimization. You will engage in the optical and electrical characterization of dynamic metasurface chips and closely collaborate with different teams to balance system constraints.