| MXL PHOTONIC COOLING |
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| MXL PHOTONIC COOLING |
Careers
Maxwell Labs is a well-funded, venture-backed startup based in St. Paul, Minnesota, dedicated to revolutionizing heat management in high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
We are developing the world’s first Photonic Cold Plate – an integrated laser cooling solution that utilizes advanced simulation, inverse design, and nanophotonics to push beyond the thermal limits of today’s data centers and AI hardware.
Our innovative approach targets a broad market, from cloud computing to AI accelerators and specialized HPC systems, positioning us in a nascent field with high growth potential and minimal direct competition.
We partner with world-class facilities and collaborators, including Sandia National Laboratories, the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), and the University of New Mexico, building the hardware and theory for unprecedented chip-scale optical cooling.
Maxwell Labs is a well-funded, venture-backed startup based in St. Paul, Minnesota, dedicated to revolutionizing heat management in high-performance computing (HPC) systems.
We are developing the world’s first Photonic Cold Plate – an integrated laser cooling solution that utilizes advanced simulation, inverse design, and nanophotonics to push beyond the thermal limits of today’s data centers and AI hardware.
Our innovative approach targets a broad market, from cloud computing to AI accelerators and specialized HPC systems, positioning us in a nascent field with high growth potential and minimal direct competition.
We partner with world-class facilities and collaborators, including Sandia National Laboratories, the Center for Integrated Nanotechnologies (CINT), and the University of New Mexico, building the hardware and theory for unprecedented chip-scale optical cooling.
NOW HIRING
Photonics Engineers & Physicists
(Entry-Level to Experienced)
We’re expanding our team of world-leading photonics and HPC experts.
We seek exceptional individuals passionate about photonics, thermal management, and chip design, particularly those with backgrounds in experimental, theoretical, and/or computational photonics who are eager to make a real-world impact.
We are looking for team members with expertise in one or more of the following areas:
AREA 01
Integrated Optoelectronics (Active Photonics)
- Lasers, LEDs, Solar Cells, TPVs
- Fluorescence Enhancement and Light Trapping
- Semiconductor and Ion-Doped Crystal Heterostructures
- Materials Processing & Fabrication:
- Wafer bonding
- Thin-film transfer processing
- Crystal growth, cutting, polishing, lapping
- Thin-film deposition (CVD, MBE, Sputtering, etc.)
- Nanolithography
AREA 02
Photonic Design & Integration
- Theory & Modeling:
- Large-scale active photonic design / modeling
- Inverse design (topology optimization, FEM, FDTD, BEM)
- Fiber-to-chip
- Familiarity with Photonics PDKs
- Experimental:
- Fiber-to-chip integration
- VCSEL design and fabrication
- Splitters, modulators (AOM, EOM)
- Tools:
- Expertise with Photonic/Electronic
- PDKs and EDA tools (e.g., Tidy3D,
- IPKISS, KLayout, GDSFactory,
- Lumerical, Synopsys OptoCompiler)
Who You Are
- Curious and collaborative: You thrive in interdisciplinary environments and are excited to work across theory, simulation, and lab-based prototyping.
- Hands-on or simulation-driven: Whether you’re building systems in the cleanroom or developing next-gen photonic models, we want your expertise.
- Motivated by impact: You’re eager to help scale a new technology that redefines thermal design for AI, HPC, and next-gen compute infrastructure.
Who You Are
- Curious and collaborative: You thrive in interdisciplinary environments and are excited to work across theory, simulation, and lab-based prototyping.
- Hands-on or simulation-driven: Whether you’re building systems in the cleanroom or developing next-gen photonic models, we want your expertise.
- Motivated by impact: You’re eager to help scale a new technology that redefines thermal design for AI, HPC, and next-gen compute infrastructure.
Why Join Maxwell Labs
Pioneering, Big Impact, Early Stage Equity
- Pioneer a New Market (High Reward, Low Competition): Be at the forefront of a groundbreaking technology with immense market potential across AI, cloud computing, and HPC, entering a field with high barriers to entry and minimal direct competition.
- Significant Impact & Leadership: As an early team member, you’ll have substantial responsibility, direct influence on our technology roadmap, and the opportunity to grow into leadership roles as we scale.
- Early-Stage Equity: Share directly in our success through meaningful equity ownership at a pivotal moment in our growth.
Well-Funded, Cutting-Edge, Collaborative
- Well-Funded & Supported: Join a venture-backed startup with strong financial backing and world-class research partnerships, ensuring resources for ambitious innovation.
- Cutting-Edge Work: Engage at the intersection of photonics, thermal engineering, and chip design.
- Collaborative Environment: Work directly with researchers at national labs and top-tier universities.
Real-World Impact, Innovative Culture, Global Team
- Real-World Impact: Help bring optical cooling from the lab into the rack, making a tangible difference.
- Culture of Innovation: Contribute to a company that values intellectual rigor, scientific exploration, and mission-driven engineering.
- Global Team: VISA support is available for non-U.S./international applicants. Positions available on-site or remote.
Why Join Maxwell
Pioneering, Big Impact, Early Stage Equity
- Pioneer a New Market (High Reward, Low Competition): Be at the forefront of a groundbreaking technology with immense market potential across AI, cloud computing, and HPC, entering a field with high barriers to entry and minimal direct competition.
- Significant Impact & Leadership: As an early team member, you’ll have substantial responsibility, direct influence on our technology roadmap, and the opportunity to grow into leadership roles as we scale.
- Early-Stage Equity: Share directly in our success through meaningful equity ownership at a pivotal moment in our growth.
Well-Funded, Cutting-Edge, Collaborative
- Well-Funded & Supported: Join a venture-backed startup with strong financial backing and world-class research partnerships, ensuring resources for ambitious innovation.
- Cutting-Edge Work: Engage at the intersection of photonics, thermal engineering, and chip design.
- Collaborative Environment: Work directly with researchers at national labs and top-tier universities.
Real-World Impact, Innovative Culture, Global Team
- Real-World Impact: Help bring optical cooling from the lab into the rack, making a tangible difference.
- Culture of Innovation: Contribute to a company that values intellectual rigor, scientific exploration, and mission-driven engineering.
- Global Team: VISA support is available for non-U.S./international applicants. Positions available on-site or remote.
Careers Inquiry
If you’re excited about what we’re building — even if you’re not sure you’re a perfect fit — we want to hear from you.
Email us at team@mxllabs.com
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