Photonics Engineer
Role Overview
Quantum computing promises to solve many important problems that could never be solved on any conventional computer.
At PsiQuantum, we’re building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these very problems.
We are seeking a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in photonic devices and circuits.
This role focuses on pushing the boundaries of high-performance integrated photonic components.
The ideal candidate will have excellent analytical and data analysis skills, proficiency in photonic circuit modeling, and experience with commercial electromagnetic simulation packages and photonic optimization techniques.
Extensive experience with Python for scientific calculations and automation is required.
Key Skills for This Role
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Responsibilities:
- Collaboration with system team on product requirement and developing PIC screening plan.
- Data-driven modeling of photonic devices and circuits.
- Design and optimization of multi-component photonic circuits.
- Data analysis to evaluate and understand the performance of photonic devices and circuits.
- Design, development, and deployment of software solutions for diverse photonic design and data analysis projects.
- Collaboration with cross-functional teams of foundry and testing experts on photonic circuit validation, screening and improvement.
- Experience/Qualifications:
- Education
- PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science.
Experience
- 5 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics.
- Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Strong computational and analytic skills in photonic design and data analysis.
- In-depth knowledge of photonic devices, including performance metrics and testing techniques
- Proficiency in Python programming for software development and automation.
- Extensive experience with photonic design using commercial software platforms.
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
- Experience with the following is a plus: Mathematica, AWS services, SQL for data manipulation, parallel computations.
- 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.
- Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to [email protected].
- We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
- Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range.
- Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.
- Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC
- Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC
- Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento
- Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations
- This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.
- The estimated annual base salary range for this role is:
- Zone 1$139,800—$164,300 USDZone 2$125,900—$147,900 USDZone 3$111,800—$131,400 USDZone 4$97,900—$115,000 USD
- Education
- PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with the following is a plus: Mathematica, AWS services, SQL for data manipulation, parallel computations.
About PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum is developing the world's first commercially useful quantum computer using a photonics-based approach to solve problems beyond the reach of classical systems.
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