Chief Technology Officer – IIT Madras
Quick Info
- Vacancies
- Vacancies: 1
- Employment Type
- Employment Type: Contract, Full Time, Temporary
- Pay Scale
- Pay Scale: ₹220,000 - ₹250,000 per month
- Qualification
- Qualification: Ph.D. in Electronics/Electrical Engineering/Applied Physics or Master's degree in relevant engineering disciplines.
- Experience Required
- Experience Required: Minimum 3 years for Ph.D. holders or 7 years for Master's degree holders in Silicon Photonics industry.
- Application Mode
- Application Mode: Online
- Deadline
- Deadline:
IIT Madras is seeking a visionary leader for 1 Chief Technology Officer (CTO) position at the Silicon Photonics CoE-CPPICS, offering a monthly salary of ₹2,20,000 to ₹2,50,000. The role requires a Ph.D. with 3 years of experience or a Master's degree with 7 years of experience in Silicon Photonics and PIC design. This is a top-tier opportunity to define technology roadmaps and lead end-to-end chip development workflows in a world-class research environment.
- Last date to apply: The deadline for online application submission is 03.06.2026.
- Annual increment: A 5% increment is provided every year based on performance.
- Employment type: Full-time temporary contract initially for one year, extendable up to five years.
- Selection process: Shortlisting followed by a Test or Interview; only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
- Nationality: Open to Indian citizens and eligible subjects of Nepal.
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Additional Salary Information
Consolidated salary of ₹2,20,000 to ₹2,50,000 per month with a 5% annual increment.
Important Dates
Selection Process
Shortlisting based on Application Written Test / Skill Test Interview
Application Fees
Refer official detailed notification for fee details
Reservation
Experience relaxation is applicable for SC/ST candidates at the discretion of the Institute.
The Institute strives for a workforce reflecting gender balance; women candidates are encouraged to apply.
How to Apply
- Visit the official IIT Madras IC&SR careers page.
- Register with a valid email ID and login to the portal.
- Select the relevant advertisement number for the desired post.
- Fill in the correct personal, educational, and experience details.
- Submit the online application before the deadline of 03.06.2026.
- Download and print the submitted application form for future reference.
- Do not send hard copies of the application to the Institute.
Frequently Asked Questions
The consolidated salary for the CTO position is ₹2,20,000 to ₹2,50,000 per month.
A Ph.D. with 3 years experience or a Master's degree with 7 years experience in relevant engineering fields.
The last date for submission of the online application is 03.06.2026.