Integrated Photonic Application Engineer
HyperLight is at forefront in commercialization of thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) integrated photonics - a material and process technology that is enabling high-performance, scalable optical components across AI/datacom infrastructure, hyperscale computing, quantum computing, sensing, and beyond. Founded in **** and backed by leading venture capital, we've built a team and a platform focused on real-world mass deployment of TFLN photonics technology.
At the core of our work is the TFLN Chiplet platform — a modular, integrated architecture designed for scalability, manufacturability, and seamless integration into complex systems. It offers a rare combination of extraordinary performance and industrial readiness, enabling system developers across applications to deploy the technology fast and ready. We partner with our customers and suppliers from conceptualization, design, and prototyping phases, all the way through mass production to ensure smooth and rapid deployment of TFLN photonic technology.
We believe our platform is the key, in the golden age of integrated photonics industry, to empower humanity to the next level. We assembled a world class team covering engineering, business and operations. We believe in the power of integrity, innovation, collaboration and pragmatic solutions. Our diverse team thrives on challenges and is united by a shared commitment to excellence. We take pride in tackling complex challenges with curiosity, humility, and a deep sense of care for one another.
Our growing team is looking for an
Integrated Photonic Application Engineer
. This position offers a unique opportunity to participate in the new product development of our integrated photonics platform. This position will be responsible for developing next-gen high-speed high-performance TFLN products, driving the R&D; to improve the product performance,



working with customers to define the product and bring it to reality, and providing technical support to customers to guide them to the best possible product solutions for their applications. Activities include new product development, R&D; on product improvement, coordination of design, manufacturing, and test resources, measurement and testing of the product, frequent communication with the customers, etc.
Join us to make a real-world impact in a fast-paced, collaborative and high-growth setting.
Responsibilities:
New product development on TFLN platform
Drive the R&D; to improve product performance, such as optical, RF, electro-optical performance etc
Coordination of design, manufacturing, and test resources
Measurement and testing of products to ensure that products meet specs or exceed customer expectations
Provide technical support to customers
Understand customer technical needs
Dedicated point of contact for the customer
Support Marketing and Sales activities
HyperLight is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.
Master's or Ph.D.'s degree in a Photonics related field such as Physics, Optics, Engineering
Experience with integrated photonics and radio frequency design and testing
Experience with electro-optical modulator is a plus
Strong written & oral commination skills
Ability to work under time constraints
Desire to deliver creative products to market
Ability to solve problems in new and/or ambiguous scenarios
Competitive market-based compensation
Comprehensive health coverage, including medical, vision, and dental plans for individuals and families
401(k) retirement plans with employee matching
Paid Parental Leave
Life and disability insurance
Commuter benefits and subsidies
Professional growth and mentorship opportunities
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📌 Integrated Photonics Application Engineer (Hobart)
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