Aeva
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USD 227200–307400/yr

Director, Silicon Photonics Design

United StatesUnited States·Mountain Viewexecutive
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Aeva is building the next generation of products for sensing, perception for autonomous vehicles and AI data centers. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel,

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Aeva is building the next generation of products for sensing, perception for autonomous vehicles and AI data centers. With its unique ability to measure instantaneous velocity for each pixel, long-range performance at high resolutions, while being free from LiDAR or sunlight interference, Aeva’s 4D LiDAR is built from the ground up at silicon photonics scale for mass-market applications.
We are looking for an expert in photonics engineering to join our core engineering team!
  • Lead design team to deliver silicon photonics across multiple verticals including AI data centers, Automotive, Industrial automation
  • Work closely with architecture, fab and cross functional design teams to deliver products on tight timelines
  • Own the scoping of various tapeouts to manage balance between development milestones and product timelines/ intercepts
  • Own DFMEA of silicon photonics for various product lines
  • Understand the fab process to take into account design-process interactions
  • Own the characterization of silicon photonics tapeouts with clear test and reliability plans - assist with execution as needed
  • Work with test team to define and develop characterization for new devices
  • 5+ years demonstrated experience with leading design teams to deliver product
  • Strong background and experience designing photonics devices into foundries
  • Experience with delivering complex photonics circuits taking into account system constraints and interactions
  • Experience with full successful design, tape-out, and test cycles
  • Experience with back reflection and stray light management strategies
  • Experience in optical simulation software to evaluate optical designs 
  • Experience in qualifying high volume photonics components 
    • Aeva is an Equal Opportunity Employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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    Mountain View, United States
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    US

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    Posted
    May 21, 2026
    First seen
    May 21, 2026
    Last seen
    July 10, 2026

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    AevaDirector, Silicon Photonics DesignUSD 227200–307400
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