# Research Engineer, Semiconductor at Periodic Labs

- Company: Periodic Labs
- What the company does: From bits to atoms. Backed by Accel, Lightspeed and a16z.
- Company website: https://periodic.com/
- Type: Startups (AI role)
- Level: Mid level
- Location: Menlo Park, CA
- Work setup: On-site
- Pay: $220K to $300K base salary per year (USD)
- Posted: 2026-08-08
- Apply by: 2026-10-08
- Apply: https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/periodic-labs/95d290bd-6420-42e8-82a0-f0230722c19c
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/periodic-labs-research-engineer-semiconductor/

## About the role

As a Research Engineer, Semiconductor, you’ll own device-level validation of our materials work, taking novel thin-film stacks from deposition through patterned test vehicles to measure electrical performance. You’ll design and run short-loop experiments that demonstrate how materials and interfaces translate into device behavior, leveraging both internal and external lab resources.

## What they're looking for

- MS or PhD in Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or a related field, plus relevant industry experience
- Semiconductor industry experience in device development or process integration, background at an IDM, foundry, or memory manufacturer strongly preferred
- Strong command of device physics and integration flows, with a track record of demonstrating device performance in short-loop test vehicles
- Hands-on fabrication experience spanning lithography (photo, laser direct-write, or e-beam), thin-film deposition, etch, and metrology
- A deep understanding of how materials selection and interface quality drive device performance
- Proficiency in probe-station device measurement, plus the ability to architect and assemble custom electrical test setups

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