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Staff Engineer, Photonic Design & Testing
Престижная позиция в R&D центре мирового лидера с конкурентной зарплатой и отличным соцпакетом. Работа над передовыми технологиями (мета-оптика, ИИ-сенсоры) в инновационной среде.
Сложность вакансии
Высокая сложность обусловлена требованием ученой степени (PhD или Masters с большим опытом) и глубоких знаний в узких областях: нанофотоника, метаповерхности и Maxwell-solvers. Роль требует сочетания теоретического моделирования и практической работы в лаборатории.
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Предложенный диапазон $145k – $225k полностью соответствует рыночным стандартам для позиции Staff Engineer в области фотоники в Сан-Диего. Нижняя планка подходит для кандидатов с Masters, верхняя — для опытных PhD специалистов.
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I am writing to express my strong interest in the Staff Engineer, Photonic Design & Testing position at Samsung Semiconductor. With a solid background in optical physics and extensive experience in designing metaphotonic elements and automated testing procedures, I am eager to contribute to the Sensor Metasolutions Lab's mission of redefining sensor hardware-software platforms. My expertise in Maxwell-solvers like FDTD and FEM, combined with hands-on experience in building photonic proof-of-concept systems, aligns perfectly with your requirements for this role.
Throughout my career, I have successfully integrated next-generation sensors and metasurfaces into functional prototypes, utilizing Python and MATLAB for automation and data analysis. I am particularly drawn to Samsung's collaborative approach to tackling challenges in vision, health, and robotics. I am confident that my technical skills in nanophotonics and my passion for innovative optical solutions will allow me to make significant contributions to your team in San Diego.
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| The Sensor Metasolutions Lab at Samsung is focused on driving leadership in next-generation sensors, photonics, and imaging for mobile, wearables, and beyond. Our mission is to redefine the sensor hardware–software platform, maximizing performance while minimizing form factor and energy consumption through advanced nanotechnology and AI. We partner closely with sensor pixel, optics, packaging, SoC, and AI/ML engineering teams to tackle the unique challenges of next-generation optical sensing. This includes inventing new photonic design, rethinking sensor architectures, and developing intelligent algorithms that extract richer and more actionable information at ultra-low power. At the same time, we explore emerging technologies spanning meta-optics, novel materials, thermal engineering, sensor-AI co-design, and on-device intelligence. Through continuous R&D, we ensure Samsung’s platforms remain ready for the increasingly complex workloads of vision, health, robotics, and future mobile experiences. This is an exciting and unique opportunity for a talented and hard-working Photonic engineer to get involved in envisioning, prototyping, and implementing state-of-the-art optical products with a growing team. New hires will be responsible for designing, building, testing, and validating photonic proof-of-concept (POC) systems that integrate next-generation sensors, metasurfaces, nanostructures, and sensing modules. By pushing boundaries together as a curious, passionate, and collaborative team, we aim to deliver breakthrough sensing innovations that make devices more capable, more human-aware, and more sustainable. Come join the Samsung SML team and enjoy building state-of-the-art photonic solutions! You will be required to work with local and international groups to successfully develop innovative solutions and products. Location: Daily onsite presence in San Diego, CA in alignment with our Flexible Work policy. |
What You’ll Do
| -Design and develop highly efficient metaphotonic elements, devices and systems with machine learning, deep learning and/or physical models -Design experiments, perform characterizations, and apply enhancements to our designs, and devices -Development, implementation, debug, evaluation of algorithms and processing for real-time image and optical signal -Create quick prototypes/modules with 3D printing and proof-of-concepts demo -Develop and automate testing procedures (Python/Matlab/LabVIEW), calibration flows, and performance metrics for sensor evaluation. -Work with the team to assist in the overall development of optical systems; developing and benchmarking system performance models and test evaluation -Participate in design reviews of optical, optomechanical & optoelectronic components, equipment, and systems -Maintain lab documentation and contribute to internal knowledge sharing (Confluence, Github, etc.). -Publish research results in top venues and file patents |
What You Bring
- Masters with 5+ years or PhDs in Electrical Engineering, Optical Physics or relevant fields
-4+ years of hands-on experience in optics, photonics, or sensor prototyping and evaluation (academic or industry)
-Experience designing and assembling optical test setups, POC modules, and experimental benches
-Experience with automation, scripting, and data logging using Python, MATLAB, or LabVIEW
-Experience with Maxwell-solver (FDTD, FEM), Ray-tracing (Zemax, Lightools) and/or relevant optical design platform
-Good understanding of nanoscale optics, computational imaging and optical system modeling
-Basic knowledge about metasurfaces, nanomaterials, CMOS image sensor, and silicon photonics
-Hands-on experience with 3D printing, rapid prototyping, or hardware integration
-Background in computer vision, signal processing or deep learning for optical systems
-Familiarity with Matlab, Python and deep learning frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch)
-Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
-Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
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What We OfferThe pay range below is for all roles at this level across all US locations and functions. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. We also offer incentive opportunities that reward employees based on individual and company performance.
This is in addition to our diverse package of benefits centered around the wellbeing of our employees and their loved ones. In addition to the usual Medical/Dental/Vision/401k, our inclusive rewards plan empowers our people to care for their whole selves. An investment in your future is an investment in ours.
Give Back With a charitable giving match and frequent opportunities to get involved, we take an active role in supporting the community.
Enjoy Time Away You’ll start with 4+ weeks of paid time off a year, plus holidays and sick leave, to rest and recharge.
Care for Family Whatever family means to you, we want to support you along the way—including a stipend for fertility care or adoption, medical travel support, and virtual vet care for your fur babies.
Prioritize Emotional Wellness With on-demand apps and free confidential therapy sessions, you’ll have support no matter where you are.
Stay Fit Eating well and being active are important parts of a healthy life. Our onsite Café and gym, plus virtual classes, make it easier.
Embrace Flexibility Benefits are best when you have the space to use them. That’s why we facilitate a flexible environment so you can find the right balance for you.
Base Pay Range
$145,000—$225,000 USD
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Навыки
- Photonics
- Optical Physics
- Python
- MATLAB
- LabVIEW
- FDTD
- FEM
- Zemax
- Lightools
- 3D Printing
- Deep Learning
- TensorFlow
- PyTorch
- Computer Vision
- Signal Processing
Возможные вопросы на собеседовании
Проверка опыта работы со специализированным ПО для моделирования наноструктур.
Расскажите о вашем опыте использования FDTD или FEM для проектирования метаповерхностей. С какими основными трудностями вы сталкивались при сходимости моделей?
Оценка навыков автоматизации лабораторных исследований.
Опишите наиболее сложную систему автоматизации тестирования, которую вы разработали на Python или LabVIEW. Какие метрики производительности вы отслеживали?
Проверка понимания физики сенсоров и их интеграции.
Как вы подходите к оптимизации оптического сигнала при минимизации энергопотребления в носимых устройствах?
Оценка опыта прототипирования.
Был ли у вас опыт интеграции 3D-печатных компонентов в оптические стенды? Как вы решали вопросы точности позиционирования?
Проверка навыков кросс-функционального взаимодействия.
Как вы взаимодействуете с командами SoC и алгоритмов ИИ при проектировании новых архитектур сенсоров?
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