Senior Lithography Research Engineer
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Role Overview
We are bringing on a Senior Lithography Research Engineer to lead our efforts in achieving precise geometry at lower node sizes. This is a highly autonomous, exploratory R&D role where you will drive the development of novel patterning approaches. You'll know you've succeeded in your first 6 months when you have successfully simulated, designed, and fabricated advanced patterning hardware that integrates into our existing processes.
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About fab2
The fab2 team can build anything. We design all the hardware and software needed to make chips and we make the fabs, tools, and components ourselves. We're looking for exceptional, hands-on people who can iterate to the limits of what's possible.
fab2 was founded by Sam Zeloof and Jim Keller . Sam is best known for making chips in his garage, and Jim has been a leader in the semiconductor industry for the past 40 years.
About the team
The Positioning Team operates on the nanometer scale. We build lithography, metrology, and motion systems that pattern, inspect, and characterize our chips to push our process to lower nodes.
About the Role
We are bringing on a Senior Lithography Research Engineer to lead our efforts in achieving precise geometry at lower node sizes. This is a highly autonomous, exploratory R&D role where you will drive the development of novel patterning approaches. You'll know you've succeeded in your first 6 months when you have successfully simulated, designed, and fabricated advanced patterning hardware that integrates into our existing processes.
Responsibilities
- Own the end-to-end development, simulation, and fabrication of novel patterning hardware
- Drive exploratory R&D autonomously across optical design and nanofabrication
- Simulate optical and nanophotonic behavior to guide hands-on physical experimentation
- Interface closely with the process team to seamlessly integrate patterning hardware with adjacent deposition, development, and etch steps
Requirements
- PhD, or equivalent, in Physics, Optics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field
- Demonstrated command of applied optics (including sub-wavelength and nanophotonic regimes) and experimental optics/metrology
- Deep, hands-on expertise in nanofabrication and sub-micron patterning
- Strong background in lithography and patterning hardware design, including advanced resolution-enhancement techniques
- Proven ability to plan and execute complex R&D work autonomously, taking generative ideas all the way to working physical prototypes
Nice-to-haves
End-to-end fabrication experience with nanophotonic or sub-wavelength optical devices
Design experience with metasurfaces or metalenses
Working at fab2
We’re an early-stage hardware startup with solid funding, world-class advisors, and offices in Austin, TX and San Francisco, CA.
Compensation
- fab2 is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The annual salary range for this role is $105,000 – $195,000. Compensation is determined based on your qualifications and experience. Our total compensation package also includes generous equity in fab2.
Benefits
- fab2 offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off inclusive of Holidays and Sick Time
- Visa Sponsorship
- Life and Disability Insurance
- Paid Parental Leave
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Weekly Learning & Development opportunities
- Commuter Benefits including Parking and Late Night Uber rides from the office
- Lunches daily, Dinners 3x per week, Stocked Office Kitchen with Snacks and Spindrifts
- We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability or other legally protected statuses.
- Export Control Analysis: This position involves access to technology that is subject to U.S. export controls. Any job offer made will be contingent upon the applicant’s capacity to serve in compliance with U.S. export controls.
- fab2, formerly known as Atomic Semi
About Fab2
Fab2 is a privately held semiconductor manufacturer building fabs, chipmaking tools, components, and design software.
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