17h ago

Principal Semiconductor Device Engineer

Somerville, MA

โœจ $250k-$350k / yearest.

full-timelead

๐Ÿ›  Tech Stack

๐Ÿ’ผ About This Role

You'll serve as a senior technical contributor developing vertical GaN power devices for next-generation compute and AI, driving device architecture and process integration. Your impact will directly shape product performance and scalability at a pivotal startup stage. This role offers hands-on leadership in a venture-backed MIT spin-out.

๐ŸŽฏ What You'll Do

  • Define device architectures and performance targets for vertical GaN power devices.
  • Drive TCAD simulation and analytical modeling for design optimization.
  • Plan and execute device development programs in shared fabs and foundries.
  • Lead failure analysis and reliability physics investigations.

๐Ÿ“‹ Requirements

  • PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Materials Science.
  • 15โ€“25 years of semiconductor device R&D experience.
  • Deep expertise in GaN or SiC power devices.
  • Proficiency in TCAD simulation and data analysis (Python/MATLAB).

โœจ Nice to Have

  • Experience with CMOS-compatible GaN process integration.
  • Knowledge of GDS layout and test structure design.
  • Startup experience in power electronics.

๐ŸŽ Benefits & Perks

  • ๐Ÿ’ฐ Competitive salary
  • ๐Ÿ“ˆ Stock option program
  • ๐Ÿ–๏ธ Comprehensive benefits package

๐Ÿ“จ Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks ยท AI estimate

  1. 1Recruiter Screenยท 30 min
  2. 2Technical Interviewยท 60 min
  3. 3Onsite Meetingยท 2 hours
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