Silicon Photonics Engineer

PsiQuantumsmission is to build the first useful quantum computersmachines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016 our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy pharmaceuticals finance agriculture transportation materials and other foundational industries.

Our architecture and approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industryincluding partners like GlobalFoundrieswe use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024PsiQuantumannounced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane Australia and Chicago Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically definingand that now is the time to scale.

PsiQuantumalso develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application software and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companiesincluding Lockheed Martin Mercedes-Benz Boehringer Ingelheim and Mitsubishi Chemicalto prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact.

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shiftand a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we have a clearpathto make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a creative and hands-on Silicon Photonics Engineer to drive the design and implementation of next-generation photonic integrated circuits. This role spans the full development cycle of silicon photonic devices and subsystems from device concept generation and electromagnetic simulation to physical layout tapeout support and design verification. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between theoretical modeling and practical implementation with strong intuition for both photonic device physics and layout realization within foundry process constraints. Particularly this position is focusing on efforts for complex switching circuit application.

Responsibilities:

• Interacts with device hardware and system design teams to assist in overall development of photonic systems and devices.
• Supports foundry tape outs with photonic device design design of experiments layout design verification PDK development and software development.
• Develops comprehensive documentation for tapeouts.
• Provides multi-disciplinary support to component and systems teams by resolving technical issues associated with components parts or systems.
• Applies quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and proposes develops and implements solutions for corrective action.

Experience/Qualifications:

• Education: PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• Experience:
  • 5 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics.
• Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
  • Strong computational and analytical skills applied to photonic device design and performance evaluation.
  • In-depth knowledge of photonic devices including performance metrics and testing techniques.
  • Extensive experience with photonic design using commercial software platforms such as Lumerical simulation suite.
  • Photonic layout experience using tools such as IPKISS gdsfactory or equivalent.
  • Extensive experience with Python for scientific applications and data analysis.
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) gender identity gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship age physical or mental disability military or veteran status marital status domestic partner status sexual orientation genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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