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iPRONICS

Photonics Application Engineer – iPronics

hace 4 días

Valencia

Are you ready to bridge the gap between breakthrough photonic research and real-world innovation? At iPronics, pioneers in software-defined photonics and creators of the world’s first programmable optical switch on silicon, we’re developing the next generation of Silicon Photonics Optical Circuit Switches (OCS) — powering the future of AI/ML, High-Performance Computing (HPC), and hyper-scale data centers. Our technology redefines performance, delivering ultra-low power consumption, nanosecond reconfiguration speeds, and unprecedented bandwidth scalability. We’re now looking for a Photonics Application Engineer to join our Software and Applications Team — a key role connecting market insights, scientific research, and product development. 🧭 What You’ll Do As a Photonics Application Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping how our technology meets the evolving demands of optical networking. You’ll act as the technical bridge between industry needs, academic innovation, and internal development teams — defining and validating the applications that will power tomorrow’s AI and data centers. Your main responsibilities will include: 🔍 Market & Technology Synthesis • Analyze technical documentation, white papers, and competitive benchmarks to identify emerging use cases and applications for Optical Circuit Switches (OCS)., • Transform industry insights into strategic application definitions and requirements. ⚙️ Feature Translation & Prioritization • Define key performance metrics (e.g., switching speed, insertion loss, port count, integration density, thermal management) that drive customer adoption., • Translate customer and market needs into clear, prioritized feature specifications for internal Software and Validation teams. 🧠 Technical Feasibility & Critical Thinking • Evaluate the technical feasibility of new ideas based on current silicon photonics capabilities., • Act as the “voice of reality”, identifying achievable goals and proposing viable alternatives to stretch targets. 🤝 Collaboration & Internal Consulting • Partner with design, software, validation, and systems teams to align product development with validated market needs., • Create internal documentation, training materials, and application notes that translate research into actionable guidance. 💬 Customer Engagement (As Needed) • Support Sales and Business Development teams with technical expertise during customer engagements, providing application insights and data-driven analysis. ✅ What We’re Looking For Education & Experience • BSc or MSc degree (PhD preferred) in Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on Integrated Photonics., • 2–3+ years of experience in application engineering, product definition, or a similar technical role in photonics, networking, or semiconductors. Technical Skills • Proven knowledge of optical networking fundamentals (WDM, Fat-Tree topologies, Optical Circuit Switching)., • Ability to read and summarize academic papers (IEEE/OSA, conferences) and extract actionable requirements., • Strong Python programming skills and experience with Git repositories., • Demonstrated ability to distinguish between research ambition and commercial feasibility., • Fluency in English (C1 level or higher). Preferred Skills • Hands-on or theoretical knowledge of Silicon Photonics device design and testing., • Familiarity with AI/ML cluster interconnects (e.g., GPU networking, all-reduce communication)., • Experience with network modeling, simulation, or data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB)., • Knowledge of Spanish or willingness to learn is a plus. Soft Skills • Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking., • Reliable, proactive, and self-driven, with excellent communication and teamwork skills., • Comfortable working across cross-functional and multidisciplinary environments. 🌟 What We Offer • Competitive salary aligned with experience and impact., • Flexible work schedule and hybrid options (primarily on-site in Valencia)., • Private health insurance., • Paid holidays and team-building activities., • Continuous learning and training opportunities., • The chance to work in a multidisciplinary, international environment where innovation meets impact. 🚀 Why Join iPronics? At iPronics, we’re redefining optical communication for the AI era — combining photonics, electronics, and software intelligence to build scalable, energy-efficient, and high-speed network solutions. Following our €20M Series A funding round, we’re expanding our global team from sunny Valencia ☀️, collaborating with top-tier partners, and shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow’s data centers. You’ll join a dynamic team where scientific curiosity meets real-world engineering, contributing to technology that’s already transforming how AI systems communicate. 📩 Interested? If you’re passionate about bridging research, technology, and application development in one of Europe’s most exciting deep-tech startups — we’d love to hear from you. 📧 Send your CV and cover letter to , including the position name “Photonics Application Engineer” in the subject line. Let’s shape the optical future, together. ✨