About the ClientOur Client is building a recent generation of AI systems designed to reason with the rigor of the scientific method. By combining deep learning, formal logic, and physics-based modeling, the platform enables engineers and researchers to accelerate complex semiconductor and photonic development workflows through verifiable and interpretable AI.The company's mission is to deliver a 30× improvement in the speed, accessibility, and cost of semiconductor and photonic hardware development by 2030. Operating at the intersection of scientific computing, artificial intelligence, and advanced engineering, Our Client is building a team of exceptional technical experts to help shape the future of hardware innovation.Location:Toronto, Canada (Hybrid)Employment Type:Full-TimeLevel:Mid-Senior LevelCompensation:$150,000 – $250,000 + EquityThe OpportunityOur Client is seeking a Field Applications Engineer with deep expertise in Integrated Photonics to help enterprise customers solve complex engineering challenges through AI-assisted design and workflow automation.This is not a traditional pre-sales role.You will operate at the intersection of photonic engineering, scientific AI, EDA tooling, and customer deployment. Working directly with PIC designers, photonic foundries, and EDA vendors, you will transform real‑world engineering bottlenecks into deployable AI-assisted workflows that improve design quality, manufacturability, and development speed.This position offers a exciting opportunity to become a technical leader in the emerging field of AI-assisted photonic engineering.Key ResponsibilitiesDesign and deploy AI-assisted workflows for photonic design,



verification, simulation, and yield optimizationTranslate complex engineering processes into structured, physics-grounded workflowsIdentify bottlenecks across photonic development lifecycles and develop scalable solutionsCollaborate directly with PIC designers, foundries, and EDA vendorsIntegrate solutions into existing EDA environments, simulation platforms, and PDK ecosystemsDevelop workflows supporting variability analysis, compact modeling, layout‑aware optimization, and measurement interpretationSupport customers throughout deployment and adoption processesProvide technical leadership and trusted guidance to engineering stakeholdersFeed customer insights back into product development and platform capabilitiesContribute to workflow architecture, deployment best practices, and future platform directionRequirementsMSc or PhD in Integrated Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Telecommunications Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related discipline5+ years of hands‑on experience in integrated photonic product developmentProven experience bringing photonic technologies from development through deployment or commercializationStrong expertise with photonic simulation and EDA environments such as; COMSOL, Ansys,RSoft, Cadence Virtuoso,



Synopsys OptoCompiler, Luceda IPKISS, Similar photonic design platformsExperience designing advanced photonic components including; High‑speed modulators, Photodiodes, Optical interconnects, Silicon photonics devicesExperience working directly with photonic foundries and EDA vendorsKnowledge of multi‑objective optimization and co‑design methodologiesExcellent communication skills with both technical and business stakeholdersPreferred QualificationsExperience using modern AI technologies including; LLMs, APIs, Agentic systems, Workflow orchestration frameworksPython programming for scientific computing and automationExperience with cloud computing or HPC environmentsExposure to enterprise software deploymentExperience collaborating with R&D organizationsPrior Field Applications Engineer, Field Scientist, Solutions Engineer, or Customer Success Engineer experience within photonics or semiconductorsWhat We OfferCompetitive compensation packageEquity participation through stock optionsAccess to cutting‑edge AI, photonics, and semiconductor technologiesDirect collaboration with leading researchers and industry expertsConference participation and professional development opportunitiesExposure to advanced scientific computing and AI infrastructureHigh‑impact technical work with real‑world engineering applicationsOpportunity to shape a rapidly growing technical functionIf you are passionate about integrated photonics, scientific computing, and applying AI to solve real engineering challenges, we would love to hear from you...#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Field Applications Engineer - $150,000 - $250,000 A Year (Winnipeg)
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📍 Winnipeg