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End-to-end photonic
engineering.

We design and industrialize integrated photonic systems for next-generation optical networks and data infrastructures.
• Module integration   • Chip design  • Industrialization   • Validation  • Architecture
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Why experienced photonic
engineers choose PhotonPath

At PhotonPath, engineering is not split between “research” and “delivery”. You work across the full lifecycle of integrated photonic systems, with real technical ownership and real-world constraints.

End-to-end responsibility

From system architecture to validation and industrialization. You own the full lifecycle.

Real products, real physics

Photonic circuit design, performance analysis, and complex problem solving on deployed systems.

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Close work with photonic electronic, and system engineers.

Scalability and efficiency

Focus on performance, enerav efficiency, and sustainable system design.

Engineering-led decisions

Direct involvement in technicall choices and architectural trade-
offs.

End-to-end responsibility

From system architecture to validation and industrialization. You own the full lifecycle.

Real products, real physics

Photonic circuit design, performance analysis, and complex problem solving on deployed systems.

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Close work with photonic electronic, and system engineers.

Scalability and efficiency

Focus on performance, enerav efficiency, and sustainable system design.

Engineering-led decisions

Direct involvement in technicall choices and architectural trade- offs.

What We Offer

A solid and transparent offer, designed to support long-term work, growth, and balance.

€3,000/year in benefits

€1,000 in fringe benefits (Coverflex) + €8/day meal vouchers, always included even when working remotely.

Flexibility

Start anytime between 7:00 and 11:00 AM, complete your 8 hours whenever you prefer before 9:00 PM.

Recognized Overtime

When overtime is necessary, it is always recognized, paid, and managed transparently.

Generali Health Insurance

Supplementary coverage beyond Metasalute. HeyLucy handles all the bureaucracy – from booking to documentation.

Free Wellhub

Access to hundreds of gyms and sports centers in Italy and abroad.

Extended Parental Leave

+2 days fully paid for moms and dads, in addition to standard leave.

Fresh Snacks & Drinks

Fresh fruit, coffee, snacks, and beverages always available at the office.

Smart Working

1 day per week of remote work, extendable when agreed with your team.

Pet-Friendly (Coming Soon)

We’re working to welcome your four-legged friends to the office.

€3,000/year in benefits

€1,000 in fringe benefits (Coverflex) + €8/day meal vouchers, always included even when working remotely.
Flexibility
Start anytime between 7:00 and 11:00 AM, complete your 8 hours whenever you prefer before 9:00 PM.
Recognized Overtime
When overtime is necessary, it is always recognized, paid, and managed transparently.
Generali Health Insurance
Supplementary coverage beyond Metasalute. HeyLucy handles all the bureaucracy – from booking to documentation.
Free Wellhub
Access to hundreds of gyms and sports centers in Italy and abroad.
Extended Parental Leave

+2 days fully paid for moms and dads, in addition to standard leave.

Fresh Snacks & Drinks

Fresh fruit, coffee, snacks, and beverages always available at the office.

Smart Working
1 day per week of remote work, extendable when agreed with your team.
Pet-Friendly (Coming Soon)
We’re working to welcome your four-legged friends to the office.
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PHOTONPATH IMPACT LAB ACADEMY

Growth & Development

Our internal academy, led by a People Director with 10+ years of experience in managerial training, provides a structured path to help you grow – from technical mastery to leadership skills.
Development Meetings
Regular one-on-ones with your manager to define goals and shape your personalized learning path.
Competency Assessment

Bi-annual self-assessment to map your skills and identify growth areas.

Technical Training

Hands-on workshops, on-the-job training, and external courses to deepen your engineering expertise

Leadership &
Soft Skills
Courses on leadership, effective communication, active listening, feedback, and conflict management.
Competency Assessment
Bi-annual
self-assessment to map your skills
and identify
growth areas.
Development Meetings
Regular one-on-ones with your manager to define goals and shape your personalized learning path.
Technical
Training
Hands-on workshops, on-the-job training, and external courses to deepen your engineering expertise
Leadership &
Soft Skills

Courses on leadership, effective communication, active listening, feedback, and conflict management.

All courses are delivered through active, experiential methodologies, tailored to our people.

Our Culture

We don’t just look for technical skills. We look for people who share our values and want to build something meaningful together.
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Transparency

We share information openly. Quarterly townhalls to align everyone on goals and results.

Collaboration

Strong backgrounds shared generously. We arow together not in competition

Respect

No toxic behaviors, no harsh tones. We protect a healthy, respectful environment every day.

Culture of Learning

Mistakes are learning opportunities, not blame. We experiment learn. and improve

Continuous Listening

Anyone can book a meeting with the People Director – just one click. No request is too small.

Sharing Spirit

Birthday cakes, homemade dishes shared recipes. We celebrate together, even with our families.
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What the team says
about working here
Working at PhotonPath means

Inclusivity

Dynamic

Growth

Innovation

Collaboration

Transparency

Trust

13.3%

Headcount Growth

Headcount growth year over year

0%

Voluntary Turnover

Voluntary turnover in the last year

93,3%

Retention

Employee retention rate over the last 12 months

47,1%

Gender Balance

Percentage of women in the company

The team is multidisciplinary and very open. You’re encouraged to speak up and challenge ideas, regardless of your role.

Design Engineer

You work on real systems, not just concepts. The responsibility is real, and so is the learning.

Senior Engineer

There’s a lot of trust. You’re given autonomy and expected to deliver – without micromanagement.

Tech Load

It’s demanding, but extremely valuable. You learn constantly by working on problems that actually matter.
System Engineer

What keeps me here is the people. Strong technical skills, honest feedback, and very little politics.

Principal Engineer

The team is multidisciplinary and very open. You’re encouraged to speak up and challenge ideas, regardless of your role.

Design Engineer

You work on real systems, not just concepts. The responsibility is real, and so is the learning.

Senior Engineer

There’s a lot of trust. You’re given autonomy and expected to deliver – without micromanagement.

Tech Load

It’s demanding, but extremely valuable. You learn constantly by working on problems that actually matter.
System Engineer

What keeps me here is the people. Strong technical skills, honest feedback, and very little politics.

Principal Engineer

You work on real systems, not just concepts. The responsibility is real, and so is the learning.

Senior Engineer

The team is multidisciplinary and very open. You’re encouraged to speak up and challenge ideas, regardless of your role.

Design Engineer

There’s a lot of trust. You’re given autonomy and expected to deliver – without micromanagement.

Tech Load

It’s demanding, but extremely valuable. You learn constantly by working on problems that actually matter.

System Engineer

What keeps me here is the people. Strong technical skills, honest feedback, and very little politics.

Principal Engineer

PhotnPath Hiring process

Our hiring process combines technical evaluation and cultural fit assessment. We’d rather pass on highly skilled candidates who don’t align with our culture, to protect a healthy and collaborative environment.

You Apply

Submit your application for the open position you’re interested in.

Application Review

We screen your background – technical and personal – to assess a preliminary fit.

Technical Interview

A video call with the CTO or function lead to evaluate your technical skills and experience.

People Interview

A video call with the People Director to assess mindset, values, and cultural alignment.

On-site Visit

Meet us at our office and labs, get to know the team you’ll be working with every day.

Feedback & Offer

We communicate our decision within 1-2 days. If it’s a GO, we present our best offer!

You'll receive personalized feedback within one week after every step.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about working at PhotonPath.
What is the company culture like?
Our culture is built on transparency, collaboration, and mutual respect. People at PhotonPath bring strong backgrounds and share their expertise generously. We have zero tolerance for disrespectful tones or toxic behaviors. We work hard, but always in a healthy environment. This is one of our most important values and we protect it every day. We also foster a strong culture of learning: mistakes are never punished, but always analyzed and understood, because we are a deeply R&D-oriented company.
We offer approximately 3,000 euro/year in benefits including Coverflex fringe benefits, daily meal vouchers (8 euro/day, included when working remotely), Generali health insurance with HeyLucy support for all bureaucracy, free Wellhub gym access, extended parental leave (+2 days for moms and dads), recognized overtime, and fresh snacks and drinks at the office.
We have an internal academy (PhotonPath Academy) led by a People Director with 10+ years of experience in managerial training. It includes bi-annual competency assessments, regular development meetings with your manager, technical training (workshops and external courses), and leadership and soft skills courses. All delivered through active, experiential methodologies.
Yes, we offer 1 day/week of smart working, extendable when agreed with your team. You can start anytime between 7:00 and 11:00 AM and complete your 8 hours before 9:00 PM.
Our process includes a technical interview with the CTO or function lead, a personal interview with the People Director to assess mindset and values, and an on-site visit at our office and labs to meet the team. You’ll receive personalized feedback within one week after every step.
We provide personalized feedback within one week after every step, with final decisions communicated within 1-2 days after the last interview.
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