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 leading-edge microLEDs optimized for multi-terabit-per-second communications
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Hiring for multiple roles including junior to senior engineers and management
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Enable volume manufacturing partners to develop components and scale production
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Various disciplines/specializations:
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GaN epitaxy/characterization
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LED wafer fab process engineering
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Hybrid optical integration and packaging
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Optical component characterization
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Reliability/quality team
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Qualifications:
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BS, MS or PhD in Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Applied Physics, depending on position seniority
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Relevant industry experience in GaN LED development
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Strong understanding of semiconductor device physics and semiconductor characterization techniques (SIMS, XRD, SEM, TEM, etc.).
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Knowledge of light extraction techniques and optics
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Experience with design and test of high-speed optoelectronics
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Experience 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 overcome unforeseen challenges in a dynamic work environment with shifting timelines
