Taara
The Senior Photonic Design/Layout Engineer at Taara is responsible for leading the layout design of large-scale photonic integrated circuits (PICs) for advanced wireless optical communication systems. This role involves extensive experience with photonic tape-outs, managing the layout process at commercial foundries, and contributing to photonic design and infrastructure using tools such as Python and gdsfactory. The engineer will coordinate with foundries, ensure compliance with design rules, and integrate photonic and electronic layout strategies to deliver innovative communication technologies.
Headquarters
Sunnyvale, California, United States
Company Size
1-10 employees
Founded
2025
Taara is a pioneering technology company that provides high-speed internet connectivity using advanced light beam technology, which allows for resilient, fiber-like connections without the need for physical cables. Their flagship product, Taara Lightbridge, is designed to extend global communications infrastructure, reaching underserved rural and urban areas with broadband capabilities. Taara's innovative solutions bridge existing connectivity gaps and are adaptable to various environments, ensuring reliable internet access from remote communities to densely populated cities. With roots in Google's Moonshot Factory, Taara is at the forefront of addressing the digital divide globally.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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