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Principal Semiconductor Materials Engineer

Diamond Foundry
Bay Area, California
Full Time
Posted January 8, 2026
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Job Description

A hands-on Semiconductor Materials Engineer responsible for designing, fabricating, and characterizing advanced semiconductor devices using diamond wafers, with a focus on materials integration for high-power and RF applications in a collaborative lab environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Design, fabricate, and characterize advanced semiconductor devices
  • Conduct cleanroom experimentation and iterative device development
  • Understand and apply semiconductor materials device physics
  • Address materials integration challenges for high-power and RF device applications
  • Collaborate with team members to improve device performance

Requirements

  • A hands-on Semiconductor Materials Engineer with experience in designing, fabricating, and characterizing advanced semiconductor devices.
  • Deep understanding of semiconductor materials device physics.
  • Experience working in a highly collaborative lab environment.
  • Proficiency in cleanroom experimentation and thoughtful iteration.
  • Ability to take responsibility for device performance and tackle technical challenges, including materials integration for high-power and RF device applications.
  • Curiosity, self-drive, and motivation by ownership and impact.
  • Experience working closely with teammates and contributing to technical problem-solving.
  • Physical ability to use appropriate PPE and follow all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
  • Ability to sit, stand for long periods, walk, grasp, reach with hands and arms, lift below and above shoulders, bend, twist at the waist, climb, balance, stoop, squat, kneel, crawl, talk, hear, see, use fine finger manipulation, and complete repetitive motions.
  • Some tasks may require the use of ladders or stairs.
  • Some tasks may require driving or the use of foot controls.
  • Ability to lift, carry, and push/pull up to 50 pounds.

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Retirement savings plans
Life and disability insurance programs
Paid and unpaid time off
Employee discounts to VRAI
Benefits begin as early as the first day of employment
Medical and vision coverage are retroactive to start date
Dental and voluntary benefits take effect after enrollment

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