Application Engineer/Sr. Application Engineer - Photonics

Develop proof-of-concepts, benchmark models, and tailored simulation workflows for applications such as integrated photonics, photonic ICs, optical interconnects, modulators, waveguides, and sensors. Support both pre-sales and post-sales engagements, understanding customer device physics and design flows, and articulating simulation value.

Assist customers in integrating photonic simulation tools into their R&D workflows for device and system- level validation. Contribute to technical notes, best-practice guides, case studies, webinars, and training sessions to strengthen knowledge sharing. Contribute to webinars, workshops, customer trainings and customer meetings, effectively communicating simulation outcomes to technical and business stakeholders.

Stay abreast of developments in silicon photonics, high-speed optical communication, quantum, PICs, LiDAR, AR/VR optics, and emerging photonic technologies.

Requirements

Master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred for Sr. Level) in Photonics, Optics, Electronics with 3-8 YoE in photonic device/system design or simulation Strong fundamentals in Maxwell’s equations, electromagnetic wave propagation, and optical materials. Hands-on expertise in waveguide design, photonic ICs, lasers/LEDs, modulators, detectors, optical interconnects, or quantum photonics.

Proficiency with ANSYS Lumerical, RSoft or equivalent photonic simulation tools Programming skills in Python or MATLAB for scripting, automation Excellent communication, analytical, and presentation skills with the ability to engage R&D stakeholders Willingness to travel up to 25–30%.