Senior Photonics Engineer, Platforms Infrastructure

Google's Platforms Optics team is seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to join their innovative infrastructure team. This role sits at the intersection of networking and machine learning, focusing on developing cutting-edge optical technologies for Google's data center networking and machine learning infrastructure.

As a Senior Photonics Engineer, you'll be at the forefront of creating next-generation optical interconnect technologies for machine learning systems. You'll collaborate closely with both optics and machine learning teams to define and implement optical technology roadmaps that will support future-generation machine learning systems. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on state-of-the-art optical technologies and products that directly impact Google's infrastructure.

The role requires strong expertise in photonic devices, optical components, and packaging techniques, with a focus on designing low-cost, high-speed optical transceivers for data center applications. You'll be responsible for architecting optical systems that enhance the performance and efficiency of machine learning systems, while also exploring and evaluating emerging photonic networking technologies for future computing systems.

This position offers a competitive compensation package ranging from $147,000 to $216,000, plus bonus, equity, and comprehensive benefits. The role is based in Sunnyvale, CA, where you'll work alongside industry experts and contribute to groundbreaking technological advancements. If you're passionate about optical technology and want to make a significant impact on the future of machine learning infrastructure, this role presents an exceptional opportunity to work with one of the world's leading technology companies.