WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy. As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in. Backed by Sequoia.
About the role
You will define and drive the optical architecture behind advanced device platforms and work across multidisciplinary teams spanning device physics, packaging, process development, characterization, and system integration. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.
What they're looking for
- Optical simulation, inverse design, electro-thermal modeling, computational optimization, experimental interpretation, and system-level co-development
More about this role
The next era of intelligent systems will require entirely new approaches to photonic device design, optical architectures, simulation, and system integration. Solving these problems demands deep physical intuition, advanced computational modeling, and the ability to bridge simulation with experimental reality.
We are looking for a Principal R&D Engineer to lead advanced optical design and computational photonics development for next-generation semiconductor and photonic systems.
- optical simulation,
- inverse design,
- electro-thermal modeling,
- computational optimization,
- experimental interpretation,
- and system-level co-development.
You will define and drive the optical architecture behind advanced device platforms and work across multidisciplinary teams spanning device physics, packaging, process development, characterization, and system integration.
- Lead advanced optical and multiphysics simulation activities for next-generation photonic systems.
- Develop inverse-design and optimization methodologies for complex optical structures.
- Build scalable computational frameworks spanning optics, thermal, and electrical domains.
- Drive architecture-level tradeoff studies and...
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