Avicena is a privately held company developing microLED based ultra-low power high bandwidth interconnects for chip-to-chip communications. This technology will revolutionize High-Performance (HPC) and Cloud computing, as well as other industries where low power interconnects are critical like camera sensors, autonomous vehicles, and aerospace. Avicena is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California with a development center in Edinburgh, Scotland. The company was founded in 2019 by leading technologists from the optical networking industry with a track record of delivering breakthrough products. (www.avicena.tech)
About the role:
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Develop high-speed silicon photodetectors (PDs) optimized for microLED-based multi-terabit-per-second communications
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Hiring for multiple roles including junior to senior engineers and management
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Various disciplines/specializations related to high-speed silicon photodetectors
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Design
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Fabrication
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Characterization
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Reliability/quality
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Work closely with volume manufacturing partners to enable high-volume manufacturing ramp
Qualifications:
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BS, MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics.
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Relevant industry experience in PD development
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Understanding of semiconductor device physics and of semiconductor characterization techniques (SIMS, XRD, SEM, TEM, etc.).
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Experience with design and test of high-speed optoelectronics.
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Familiarity with semiconductor wafer fabrication processes (photolithography, thin film metal deposition, dielectrics, wet/dry etching, etc.)
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Excellent interpersonal skills, working with or managing peers, engineers, and technicians.
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Ability to present and communicate complex scientific findings and drive equally complex engineering solutions.
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Ability to overcome unforeseen challenges in a dynamic work environment with shifting timelines.
