Senior Software Engineer

About the Role

We are looking for a Software Engineer with a strong background in physics, particularly in optics or photonics, to design and develop software tools that enable the design, simulation, and modeling of complex 3D optical systems. You will play a critical role in bridging physics, computation, and fabrication by developing software that powers the design, analysis, and optimization of our advanced optical components.

What You’ll Do

• Enable the transition from lab scale to small scale volume production.
• Refine and streamline existing design, simulation, and lithography software.
• Provide software solutions for our ultra-fast lithography systems.
• Architect and optimize the company’s software systems, from design through quality control.
• Build an in-house design, simulation, and printing app that is used in our standard workflow.
• Build a customer-facing design and simulation tool.
• Create our initial end-to-end pipeline for evolutionary design of components.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven experience developing scientific or engineering software, with a focus on physics-based simulations.
• Expertise in programming languages such as Python or C++, with an emphasis on numerical computing and algorithm development.
• Familiarity with optical modeling tools and techniques, such as FDTD, ray tracing, beam propagation methods, or similar is a plus.
• Experience with computational geometry or 3D modeling is a plus.
• Strong background in optics, photonics, or related physics disciplines is a plus.
• Knowledge of parallel computing and performance optimization for simulation tools is highly desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment, collaborating with scientists and engineers.

About Us

Irradiant Technologies seeks to create a revolution in our ability to control and process information with light. Here you'll be part of a team that is not just following the trends but setting the course of technological evolution. We are looking for innovative thinkers, adept problem-solvers, and dedicated professionals who are willing to dive deep into uncharted territories. If you're intrigued by our mission to unlock the full potential of optics and photonics with complete control of refractive index in 3D for applications ranging from flat meta-optics to hyperscale data centers—then we want you to apply. Don’t wait for the future, help us build it.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range for this role is $140,000-$190,000, and we are committed to equitable compensation across our company. We handle our benefits through an annual reimbursement to give our employees greater flexibility with the plans that meet their needs. We offer a Flexible Paid Time Off policy and encourage people to take regular vacation. 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Irradiant Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive team free from discrimination or harassment. We encourage candidates of any race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status to apply. Applicants with a disability are encouraged to contact us with any requests for accommodation.