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Careers
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SMART Photonics is a fast-growing team of passionate professionals shaping the future of integrated photonics. Every day, we work with cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of what is possible and helping our customers bring breakthrough innovations to life.
About us
Grow with us
At SMART Photonics, you're not just starting a new job, you're building a career. We invest in both professional and personal development through a wide range of programs, training opportunities and community initiatives.
What we offer
Structured onboarding and welcome program
Individual career development plans
Technical training opportunities tailored to your role and ambitions
Green Belt training
Jeppix training programs
Project Management training
Leadership Development programs
Online learning through GoodHabitz
Cultural awareness and intercultural collaboration training
Career Insights workshops
Tax and housing support sessions for international employees
NextGen Community
Our NextGen community brings together young professionals across the organization through training, networking and social activities. From guest speakers and workshops to sports activities, movie nights and pub quizzes, NextGen helps colleagues connect, learn and grow together.
By the numbers
200+
Employees
40+
nationalities
50%
international workforce
50%
of employees hold a Master's degree or PhD
Member of EPIC
Member of Optica
Member of Female Tech Heroes
Partner of PhotonDelta
culture
Culture Events
Each month we host company drinks hosted by a different culture with their food and snacks., We also host company weekends, cultural awareness sessions and insights sessions we schedule with our teams.
"What I really enjoy at SMART Photonics is the technology we are building and the strong commitment to make this a success."
"SMART Photonics is an innovative and fast-growing company, where passionate people work closely together. We are open, friendly and very much team oriented. Clearly focused on customer success, innovation and learning. Your ideas are really valued here!"
"I am happy to work at SMART Photonics! We have over 40 nationalities working together here. And every first Friday of the month, a specific country hosts the company drinks, with local food and drinks!"
"SMART Photonics is all about growth; both in size as in learning and development for your career. This is a very nice environment with a lot of different people, from multiple backgrounds. A really exciting technology. And at the end of the day, you might impact the world!"
Frequently asked questions
Over the last years SMART Photonics received different questions on different topics. We will answer some of these in this FAQ section, to create a database of information. If you cannot find the answer you are looking for, please feel free to submit your question in the contact field below and one of our expert engineers will follow up on your request.
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Vision
Building a future where integrated photonics transforms the way we live, work, and connect.
Our values
We delight our customers
We help our customers utilize our technology in an intimate, transparent and cooperative way. Providing support services that will accelerate customer transition from early prototypes to high volume manufacturing.
We drive innovation
We enable reliable complex photonic integrated circuits for a broad set of applications based on our standard platform, and serve customers by giving access to our world-class PDKs.
We commit to excellence
We are a trusted tier 1 photonics foundry by on-time delivery of complex integrated PIC’s, manufactured in volume by highly skilled staff on a state-of-the-art production line.
We do it together
We succeed by taking ownership, working together, respecting & trusting each other, and fostering strong collaboration with our partners.