
Infinitesima is a privately owned company, founded in 2001 as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, specializing in atomic precision 3D metrology technology for the semiconductor industry. Their…

Infinitesima is a privately owned company, founded in 2001 as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, specializing in atomic precision 3D metrology technology for the semiconductor industry. Their…
Would you like to be instrumental in enabling the next generation of semi-conductors? Are you a Senior Optics Manager who can effectively lead a cross-functional engineering team. Can you deliver high-quality performance, analysis etc. for our innovative and complex metrology products and adopt a collegiate approach with stakeholders across the business as we scale?
If this sounds like you, read on….
Reward and Benefits :
Based in Abingdon, Oxford, UK, we are a high calibre team of 100 plus people and we are growing fast. We are backed by global financial and industry investors including Applied Ventures, the strategic venture arm of the industry leading equipment company.
About the role: You’re joining a small, specialist optics team , so this role is hands‑on by design. You’re combining leadership with real technical delivery, especially early on as the team continues to grow.
A typical day for a Senior Optics Manager could look like this:
Who we are looking for: To succeed as a Senior Optics Manager , we do need you to have the following skills and experience:
Nice to have:
Education / Qualifications: Either a degree in Optics or related engineering discipline. (Preferably CEng or similar recognition of ongoing development / Other scientific/technical disciplines considered if backed by relevant experience.)
Or a clear equivalent path through relevant apprenticeship or accumulated experience.
We look for these attributes for our team:
A bit about us: Infinitesima is a privately owned company founded in 2001, as a spin-out of the University of Bristol, by CTO Professor Andrew Humphris. Our dynamic team of scientists and engineers is focussed on enabling the next generation of semiconductor devices through delivery of innovative products to customers around the world.
Our strength lies in the varied perspectives that come from different cultures, experiences, and identities. We believe that true innovation is fuelled by collaboration, locally and globally. We strive to foster an environment where everyone can contribute meaningfully and thrive. If you require adjustments to take part in the recruitment process, please let us know, we’ll do our best to support you. Note to recruitment agencies: Infinitesima Ltd only works with approved agencies and does not accept unsolicited agency CVs. Please do not submit candidate details in response to this advert, or to any Infinitesima Ltd employees. Infinitesima Ltd is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited CVs. A note on how we run interviews: We use AI only to transcribe our interviews so we can focus fully on you instead of scribbling notes. The AI does take part in any decision making at any stage. All hiring decisions are made by real humans based on the conversation we have with you.
Location and work pattern: All of our new UK team members are asked to work on site here at Abingdon during their first three months with us. We offer flexible, hybrid working where possible upon completion of probation.
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