We are a team of dreamers…
We are working to tackle the biggest challenges of the semiconductor era, leveraging our expertise and resources in the world of photonics and electronics.
Opportunities
There are currently several opportunities available at Dream Photonics as listed below. Upon review of applications, we will contact those selected for next steps.
Optical Testing Engineer
2025_07 – DP – Optical Testing Engineer
About Us
Join us in enabling the next revolution in the semiconductor industry. For the last 50 years, electronics hardware has benefited greatly from the innovations developed by the semiconductor industry. Silicon photonics, where light is also used in conjunction with electronics in CMOS chips, will revolutionize the semiconductor industry by improving performance, miniaturizing optical assemblies, and enabling completely new applications using photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
At Dream Photonics Inc., we’re on a mission to solve the PIC optical I/O bottleneck in the next generation silicon photonics hardware used for scaling up the AI infrastructure. Based in Vancouver, BC, we design and deliver patented silicon-photonics optical I/O and hybrid integration technologies that enable high-efficiency, low-loss, and reliable links for data centers and AI accelerators. As a strategic partner to leading foundries and optical interconnects innovators, our optical I/O and hybrid integration expertise helps springboard the hardware platforms needed to scale-up AI compute efficiently and sustainably. If you’re a self-starter who’s passionate about bridging optics and electronics to define the future of datacenters and AI infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description: Optical Testing Engineer
As a Optical Testing Engineer at Dream Photonics, you will own the end-to-end characterization, automation, and analysis of our silicon photonics optical I/O and hybrid integration technologies. You’ll work hands-on with electro-optical test equipment, automated probe stations, tunable lasers, optical spectrum analyzers, detectors, and custom fixtures. Your responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Automated & Manual PIC Characterization:
- Operate and maintain our automated probe stations to perform high-throughput measurements of photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
- Execute manual bench tests integrating various electro-optical characterization instruments, including tunable lasers and optical power monitors as well as optical spectrum analyzers.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot instrument operation, test sequences, optical alignment, probe contact, and electrical/optical signal issues to maximize data quality and yield.
- Instrument Control & Automation:
- Architect, develop, and maintain Python-based automation frameworks (SCPI-over-GPIB/LXI/VISA) for multi-instrument test sequences.
- Integrate new hardware (e.g., probes, switches, detectors) into existing test beds, validating end-to-end automation workflows.
- Data Processing & Analysis:
- Design and implement data pipelines in Python using NumPy, Pandas, and SciPy to clean, calibrate, aggregate, and analyze large experimental datasets.
- Apply signal-processing techniques and visualize results with python to extract device metrics such as insertion loss, bandwidth, and polarization-dependent loss.
- Technical Reporting & Documentation:
- Author and maintain detailed test plans, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and calibration logs to ensure reproducibility and compliance.
- Compile comprehensive technical reports and whitepapers summarizing experimental methodologies, findings, and recommendations.
- Present results and road-map proposals to internal R&D teams, external partners, and key customers.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration:
- Collaborate with design and packaging teams to align on test requirements, share insights, and accelerate product iterations.
- Laboratory & Inventory Management:
- Manage inventory of wafers, dies, probes, optical fiber arrays, and consumables; maintain accurate records and build upon/develop lab information management systems.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering ), Engineering Physics, Photonics, or a closely related discipline. Excellent candidates with a diploma in engineering programs will also be considered.
- Hands-on experience with electronics test equipment and in a lab environment
- Proficiency in utilizing programming languages for data analysis and visualization
- Excellent verbal and written communication, with polished presentation abilities
- Strong analytical mindset and attention to detail
- Self-motivated and resourceful: able to design and execute independent research to solve novel problems
Preferred qualifications:
- Prior experience using Python for data analysis and visualization (including using specific libraries such as NumPy, Pandas, Matplotlib (or similar libraries), as well as for peripherals readout and control .
- Prior experience with interfacing to test and measurement instruments using standard protocols (SCPI/GPIB/LXI/VISA scripting)
- Prior experience with working with optical test and measurement instruments (lasers, optical power meters, polarization controllers, etc.)
Team Building
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to our company’s growth. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
To Apply
Please send your CV, contact information for references, and a statement of your interests in this position, to mustafa.hammood@dreamphotonics.com, with email Subject: DP Optical Testing Engineer
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Full-time, In-person
Compensation: $70k – $85k CAD
Optical Packaging Technician
2025_07 – DP – Packaging Technician
About Us
Join us in enabling the next revolution in the semiconductor industry. For the last 50 years, electronics hardware has benefited greatly from the innovations developed by the semiconductor industry. Silicon photonics, where light is also used in conjunction with electronics in CMOS chips, will revolutionize the semiconductor industry by improving performance, miniaturizing optical assemblies, and enabling completely new applications using photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
At Dream Photonics Inc., we’re on a mission to solve the PIC optical I/O bottleneck in the next generation silicon photonics hardware used for scaling up the AI infrastructure. Based in Vancouver, BC, we design and deliver patented silicon-photonics optical I/O and hybrid integration technologies that enable high-efficiency, low-loss, and reliable links for data centers and AI accelerators. As a strategic partner to leading foundries and optical interconnects innovators, our optical I/O and hybrid integration expertise helps springboard the hardware platforms needed to scale-up AI compute efficiently and sustainably. If you’re a self-starter who’s passionate about bridging optics and electronics to define the future of datacenters and AI infrastructure, we’d love to hear from you.
Job Description: Optical Packaging Technician
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
The Optical Packaging Technician will be responsible for building integrated photonic assemblies containing optical fibres, lasers, silicon photonic chips, and CMOS electronics chips. To fabricate said assemblies, the technician will utilize numerous pieces of equipment, including the Vanguard Automation SONATA 1000 for two-photon-lithography in the UBC QMI Nanofabrication facility. As such, the technician should be comfortable working in a clean room environment. The technician will also perform packaging processes including wafer dicing (DISCO DAD3240), electrical wire bonding (TPT HB100 Automatic Thermosonic Wedge & Ball Bonder), attaching small components and chips on carriers (TPT T-3000-PRO Die Bonder), and encapsulating them. This work requires that the technician possesses a high-degree of dexterity and attention to detail. The technician will follow process procedures; produce specifications and documentation to manage the fabrication of assemblies and processes.
The following items reflect the most important tasks:
- Plans and delivers nanofabrication process work for the realization of micro- and nano-structured devices, using techniques that include, but are not limited to, 3D printing , electrical wire bonding, die attach, metrology, and testing.
- Works on a number of different projects, that includes internal stakeholders and customers.
- Carries out processing of existing nano/micro-fabrication and packaging techniques.
- Monitors process performance to ensure that these processes remain operational and perform to specifications. Perform measurements to characterize the devices by generating test programs.
- Interacts with team members to report on results, coordinate work, and ship parts.
- Produces the necessary documentation and technical reports on the work done to present internally and/or externally to clients and customers.
- Keeps inventory of required materials and orders as required.
- Assists with shipping and receiving of parts to and from customers and suppliers.
Requirements
Minimum qualifications
- College or technical institute diploma, or Bachelors degree BASc (or equivalent) in engineering, or applied sciences. Experience in working in a lab environment.
- Experience working with a programming language for data analysis
- Track record of working across organizations and with customers
- Attention to detail, good communication, presentation, and analytical skills
- Self motivated
Preferred qualifications
- Prior experience with device fabrication or packaging, preferably photonic devices
- Working knowledge of Python for instrument I/O and data handling
- Experience in working in a clean room environment, including micro/nano-fabrication equipment such as two-photon lithography, optical lithography, resist processing, and working with other chemicals in a wet bench environment
- Ability to work after regular business hours as needed; additional compensation will be provided for approved after hours work.
Team Building
Equity, diversity and inclusion are essential to our company’s growth. An open and diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been underrepresented or discouraged. We encourage applications from members of groups that have been marginalized on any grounds enumerated under the BC Human Rights Code, including sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, racialization, disability, political belief, religion, marital or family status, age, and/or status as a First Nation, Métis, Inuit, or Indigenous person.
To Apply
Please send your CV, contact information for references, and a statement of your interests in this position, to matthew.mitchell@dreamphotonics.com, with email Subject: DP Optical Packaging Technician
Location: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Employment Type: Full-time
Compensation: $60k-$70k CAD
Timeline
Dream Photonics Inc. is a technology spin-off from UBC, co-founded by Prof. Lukas Chrostowski and Prof. Sudip Shekhar, combining decades of academic and industry experience in silicon photonics and CMOS electronics.
Dream Photonics is actively engaged in process design kit development for silicon photonics foundries across the globe. Simulation, design, and test data for silicon photonics components are provided by Dream Photonics to the foundry such that customers can use these components in their designs with confidence. Dream photonics has access to the first tool in the world capable of performing photonic wire bonding as a service. This service offers fiber-to-chip, chip-to-chip, and on-chip laser and fiber integration with silicon photonics via photonic wire bonds. Dream Photonics is also working with several end customers on their system IP needs.
In short, Dream Photonics wants to realize a world with billions of silicon photonic devices and is eager to work with you to make that happen.
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Location
Dream Photonics employees live and work in the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), QayQayt First Nation, Kwantlen, q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), and Stó:lō Nation. As uninvited guests of this land we feel truly grateful to these peoples for the privilege to work and live here..
