- Company: Get A Job.ai
- Location: Oxford, United Kingdom
- Salary: Pay not listed
Website Get A Job.ai
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About This Opportunity
Our talent team at Get A Job.ai is representing a confidential deep-tech organization in Oxford developing advanced photonic integrated circuits. We are seeking a Photonics Design Engineer to join their core R&D team working on next-generation optical switching and high-performance integrated photonic devices.
This is a highly technical role focused on device physics, electromagnetic simulation, and component optimization for silicon photonics platforms. You will contribute directly to IP development, tape-out cycles, and the technical roadmap for integrated photonic systems supporting AI infrastructure applications.
Depending on your background, we can consider Senior, Lead, or Principal level candidates.
Responsibilities
- Design and optimize integrated photonic components for silicon photonics and related PIC platforms
- Perform electromagnetic simulations, modelling, and theoretical analysis to improve device performance
- Validate simulation results against experimental measurement data
- Develop innovative component designs informed by current research and emerging techniques
- Collaborate with layout engineers to integrate components into PDK libraries and tape-out flows
- Work closely with fabrication and testing teams to iterate on device performance
- Contribute to the development roadmap for future photonic components and architectures
- Support long-term improvements in PIC loss, manufacturability, and scalability
- Participate in technical discussions, design reviews, and cross-functional problem solving
- Stay current with advances in integrated photonics through research literature and conferences
What We're Looking For
Required qualifications:
- PhD in Photonics, Physics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field, or equivalent industry experience
- Strong theoretical understanding of guided optics and photonic device physics
- Hands-on experience designing and simulating integrated photonic components
- Experience working with silicon photonics or InP photonic platforms
- Strong analytical and mathematical problem-solving capability
- Track record of meaningful technical contributions through publications, patents, or shipped technology
- Experience using photonic simulation tools and modelling workflows
- Python programming experience for simulation, analysis, or automation
Highly valued experience:
- Deep understanding of Photonic IC design and fabrication flows
- Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes
- Experience working in commercial R&D or product development environments
- Strong communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work effectively within multidisciplinary engineering teams
How We Work With You
When you apply through Get A Job.ai, one of our recruiters will review your profile and conduct an initial screening conversation. If there's a strong match, we will submit your candidacy to our client for consideration. Please apply only through our platform and do not contact the client directly, as we manage the introduction process on your behalf.
Pay
Compensation details will be discussed during the screening process and are competitive for senior photonics engineering roles in the Oxford area.
Equal Opportunity: Get A Job.ai is committed to inclusive recruiting practices. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and work with our clients to ensure fair and equitable hiring processes.
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- Role Photonics Design Engineer
- Employer Get A Job.ai
- Location Oxford, United Kingdom
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) Pay not listed
- Posted September 13, 2026
- Apply by October 13, 2026
- Country United Kingdom
- Overview Full job description on this page (456 words)
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