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E-Space

Senior Physical Design Engineer

Saratoga, CA · On-site

$120K - $220K/yr

... PDK constraints • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a deadline-driven ... a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this ...

E-Space

Senior Physical Design Engineer

Saratoga, CA

$120K - $220K/yr

Experience with advanced process nodes and associated PDK constraints * Strong problem-solving ... Background in satellite, 5G, or IoT chip design This is a full time, exempt position, based out of ...

E-Space

Senior Physical Design Engineer

Saratoga, CA

$120K - $220K/yr

... PDK constraints Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a deadline-driven ... a full time, exempt position, based out of our Saratoga office. The target base pay for this ...

Wyetech

Hardware/Software Design Engineer 3

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$73.94 - $100.13/hr

Additional experience with Vivado required; experience with Epiq Solution PDK preferred The ... Full-time employees have the option to participate in a variety of voluntary benefit plans ...

Secure Site Solutions, Inc.

$42/hr

Orange County / Los Angeles, CA Position Type: Full-Time Compensation and Benefits * Pay: $36.00 ... This position involves the installation, programming, commissioning, and maintenance of Access ...

Central Electronic Alarm

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Licensed Low Voltage Service / Install Alarm Tech

Portland, OR · On-site

$40 - $50/hr

... programming of low voltage systems and/or reactive service or repair work. Our company is ... Type: Full-time Installation (Monday - Friday 8:30a-5pm) This role is designed for a technician who ...

Simon Security Systems

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Security Systems Technician

Montrose, NY · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

... programming, and troubleshooting electronic security systems. The ideal candidate has extensive ... ProdataKey (PDK) * Qolsys * DSC * DMP * Resideo * Silent Knight * Kidde * Akuvox * Alarm.com ...

Simon Security Systems

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Security Systems Technician

Montrose, NY · On-site

$30 - $45/hr

... programming, and troubleshooting electronic security systems. The ideal candidate has extensive ... ProdataKey (PDK) * Qolsys * DSC * DMP * Resideo * Silent Knight * Kidde * Akuvox * Alarm.com ...

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How much do full time pdk engineer jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for full time pdk engineer in the United States is $107,282.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $88,500.00 and $136,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Full Time Pdk Engineer vs Full Time ASIC Design Engineer?

AspectFull Time Pdk EngineerFull Time ASIC Design Engineer
Required CredentialsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related fields; familiarity with PDKsBachelor's/Master's in Electrical Engineering, VLSI, or related fields; strong digital design background
Work EnvironmentDesign houses, foundries, semiconductor companiesSemiconductor companies, design firms, integrated device manufacturers
Industry UsageUsed primarily in process design kit development and customizationUsed in designing and verifying integrated circuits and chips

While both roles require a background in VLSI and semiconductor processes, a Full Time Pdk Engineer focuses on developing and maintaining process design kits, whereas a Full Time ASIC Design Engineer concentrates on designing and verifying application-specific integrated circuits. The roles often overlap in industry but serve different stages of chip development.

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Infographic showing various Full Time Pdk Engineer job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 100% Full Time. Highlights an 90% In-person, 5% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $107,282 per year, or $51.6 per hour.

Staff Photonics Design and Layout Engineer

Lightmatter

Boston, MA • On-site

$175K - $210K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 13 days ago

Job description

Lightmatter is leading the revolution in AI data center infrastructure, enabling the next giant leaps in human progress. The company invented the world's first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data centers for the most advanced AI and HPC workloads.
Lightmatter raised $400 million in its Series D round, reaching a valuation of $4.4 billion. We will continue to accelerate the development of data center photonics and grow every department at Lightmatter!
If you're passionate about tackling complex challenges, making an impact, and being an expert in your craft, join our team of brilliant scientists, engineers, and accomplished industry leaders.
Lightmatter is (re)inventing the future of computing with light!
About this Role
We are hiring a Staff Photonics Design and Layout Engineer to join our rapidly growing team. In this role, you will be working closely with photonics, product, architecture, analog, digital and packaging teams to floorplan, design and layout block- and chip-scale photonic circuits. You will be tasked with supporting photonic products throughout their entire development cycle, from a clean sheet concept all the way to the tapeout and bring-up. Leveraging our industry-leading and proprietary photonics integration and verification flow and tools, you will be working on verifying that all blocks and circuits meet their performance design targets.
Join a tight-knit team where each individual's contributions directly influence the success of the company and product. You'll have the opportunity to build innovative integrated photonic solutions from the ground up and tackle groundbreaking challenges. Work with people who love to build and who thrive in diverse technical environments where great ideas are prioritized.
Responsibilities
  • Understand product requirements and work with customer-facing teams to help identify optimal photonics solutions
  • Work on clean sheet design and layout of block- and system-level photonic circuits
  • Work with analog, digital and packaging teams to ensure seamless integration of on-chip photonics with other subsystems
  • Perform rigorous layout-driven photonic simulation and verification. Identify performance bottlenecks and troubleshoot issues.
  • Help develop and improve photonic layout, verification and integration flows for multiple photonic processes and foundries
  • Contribute to proprietary PDK development
  • Engage in problem solving and contribute to new photonic chip designs and architectures.
  • Publish novel results, and participate in premier optics/photonics conferences.
Qualifications
  • MS + 10 years or PhD + 3 years of industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, or related discipline
  • Excellent understanding of fundamental concepts of silicon photonics
  • Familiarity with of a wide variety of silicon photonics devices, knowledge of their performance metrics and design trade-offs
  • Proficiency with Python
  • Experience with script-based photonic circuit design and layout using GDSFactory or similar
  • Demonstrated track record of multiple photonic tapeouts
  • Excellent communication skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams
  • Demonstrated ability to independently work on both highly constrained and loosely defined problems
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with product-grade photonic tapeouts
  • Experience with foundry and custom PDKs
  • Experience with photonic and/or analog circuit design in Cadence Virtuoso
  • Strong project execution skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and meet project milestones.

We offer competitive compensation. The base salary range for this role determined based on location, experience, educational background, and market data.
Salary Range: total compensation goes beyond base salary, it also includes a new hire equity grant, annual performance-based equity, and other rewards that recognize your impact and contribution.
$175,000-$210,000 USD
Benefits
  • Comprehensive Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
  • Retirement Savings Matching Program
  • Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
  • Generous Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability
  • Training & Development
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Flexible, hybrid workplace model
  • Equity grants (applicable to full-time employees)

Benefits eligibility may vary depending on your employment status and location. Lightmatter recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law.
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Candidates should have capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.

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