iPRONICS

iPronics is revolutionizing data center management with its innovative optical networking engine, the world's first optical switch that offers various switching strategies and processing capabilities. This technology ensures seamless communication for AI clusters while future-proofing data center infrastructure. By significantly reducing development time and costs associated with application-specific photonic integrated circuits (ASPICs), iPronics positions itself as a leader in software-defined photonics, catering to the growing demand for efficient and scalable AI-driven data solutions.

AI ClustersCost ReductionData CentersEnergy EfficiencyHigh Performance ComputingLow LatencyOptical SwitchProgrammable Photonicsipronics.com

iPRONICS

AI ClustersCost ReductionData CentersEnergy EfficiencyHigh Performance ComputingLow LatencyOptical SwitchProgrammable Photonicsipronics.com

HQValencia, ES

Team Size68

Open Jobs12

Total Funding$39M

Latest Fundraiselast year

TL;DR

Founded: 2019

Headquarters: Valencia, Spain

Product: ONE-32 optical networking engine (32-port silicon-photonics OCS)

Tech focus: Software-defined silicon photonics for data center optical networking

Recent funding: €20M Series A (Jan 28, 2025) led by Triatomic Capital

Company Overview

Problem Domain

Data center optical networking for AI and high-performance computing

Founded

2019

Industry

DeepTech

Funding Track Record

Seed- 2022-07-27

€3.7M

Participation from Caixa Capital Risc

Series A- 2025-01-28

€20M

Participation from Fine Structure Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners, Criteria Venture Tech

Grant- 2025-02-10

EU grant disclosed

Investor Signal

“Backed by venture investors including Triatomic Capital, Amadeus Capital Partners, Bosch Ventures, Fine Structure Ventures, Criteria Venture Tech and supported by European Innovation Council grants”

Founders

What we do

TL;DR

Company Overview

Funding Track Record

Founders

What we do

iPRONICS

AI ClustersCost ReductionData CentersEnergy EfficiencyHigh Performance ComputingLow LatencyOptical SwitchProgrammable Photonicsipronics.com

iPRONICS

AI ClustersCost ReductionData CentersEnergy EfficiencyHigh Performance ComputingLow LatencyOptical SwitchProgrammable Photonicsipronics.com

HQValencia, ES

Team Size68

Open Jobs12

Total Funding$39M

Latest Fundraiselast year

TL;DR

Founded: 2019

Headquarters: Valencia, Spain

Product: ONE-32 optical networking engine (32-port silicon-photonics OCS)

Tech focus: Software-defined silicon photonics for data center optical networking

Recent funding: €20M Series A (Jan 28, 2025) led by Triatomic Capital

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Company Overview

Problem Domain

Data center optical networking for AI and high-performance computing

Founded

2019

Industry

DeepTech

Funding Track Record

Seed- 2022-07-27

€3.7M

Participation from Caixa Capital Risc

Series A- 2025-01-28

€20M

Participation from Fine Structure Ventures, Bosch Ventures, Amadeus Capital Partners, Criteria Venture Tech

Grant- 2025-02-10

EU grant disclosed

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Join the Team

PIC Layout Engineer

HybridValencia, Valencian Community, ES

Hybrid • Valencia, Valencian Community, ES

Are you ready to help design the photonic circuits powering the next generation of optical networks for AI and data centers?

At iPronics, pioneers in software-defined photonics and creators of the world’s first programmable optical switch on silicon, we’re looking for a PIC Layout Engineer to join our Photonics Team and play a key role in the design and layout of our next-generation photonic integrated circuits (PICs).

What You’ll Do

As a PIC Layout Engineer, you’ll be part of a highly collaborative layout and design team, working at the intersection of photonics, electronics, and systems engineering. Your contributions will directly impact the scalability and performance of our programmable optical architectures.

Your main responsibilities will include:

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Designing and implementing layouts for photonic integrated circuits (PICs) used in large-scale optical circuit switches.

Generating and verifying GDS files, ensuring foundry and design rule compliance.

Performing Design Rule Checks (DRC) and participating in layout reviews.

Ensuring full compatibility between cross-sections, foundry PDKs, and custom-developed photonic components.

Developing main and test die GDS layouts, ensuring alignment with tapeout schedules and deadlines.

Translating system-level requirements into detailed PIC designs, supported by clear and concise documentation.

Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure testability, manufacturability, and system integration excellence.

What We’re Looking For

Education & Experience

BSc/MSc/PhD in Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline with a strong emphasis on Integrated Photonics.
2–3 years of industry experience (PhD graduates are highly encouraged to apply).

Proven experience with photonic design and optimization tools.
Strong Python programming skills for automating design and simulation workflows.
Solid understanding of GDS layout generation, PDK usage, and DRC verification flows.
Fluency in English (written and spoken).

Reliable, proactive, and self-motivated team player.
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
High attention to detail and commitment to quality and precision.

Flexible working hours.
Private health insurance and pension plan.
December 24th and 31st off.
A collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented environment where your designs shape the core of our photonic technology.

At iPronics, we’re redefining the way AI architectures and data centers communicate — creating scalable, low-latency, and energy-efficient optical solutions that bridge hardware, software, and photonics.

Following our €20M Series A funding round, we’re expanding our team and our impact. You’ll be joining a diverse group of engineers and scientists who are building real-world innovations from sunny Valencia ☀️, shaping the future of programmable photonics.

If you’re passionate about photonic design, precision layout, and building cutting-edge PICs that will transform the data networks of tomorrow — we’d love to hear from you.

And if this sounds like a great fit for someone in your network — please share!

Let’s design the optical future, together. ✨