Photonic Design Engineer

Quantum computing holds the promise of humanity’s mastery over the natural world, but only if we can build a real quantum computer. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first real, useful quantum computers, capable of delivering the world-changing applications that the technology has long promised. We know that means we will need to build a system with roughly 1 million qubits that supports fault tolerant error correction within a scalable architecture, and a data center footprint.

By harnessing the laws of quantum physics, quantum computers can provide exponential performance increases over today’s most powerful supercomputers, offering the potential for extraordinary advances across a broad range of industries including climate, energy, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials design, and many more.

PsiQuantum has determined the fastest path to delivering a useful quantum computer, years earlier than the rest of the industry. Our architecture is based on silicon photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components at Tier-1 semiconductor fabs such as GlobalFoundries where we leverage high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are already producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. We also benefit from the quantum mechanics reality that photons don’t feel heat or electromagnetic interference, allowing us to take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems and industry standard fiber connectivity.

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced two government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first Quantum Data Centers and utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia and Chicago, Illinois. Both projects are backed by nations that understand quantum computing’s potential impact and the need to scale this technology to unlock that potential. And we won’t just be building the hardware, but also the fault tolerant quantum applications that will provide industry-transforming results.

Quantum computing is not just an evolution of the decades-old advancement in compute power. It provides the key to mastering our future, not merely discovering it. The potential is enormous, and we have the plan to make it real. Come join us.

There’s much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey!

Job Summary:

We are looking for a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in integrated photonic devices and circuits. This role focuses on designing highly complex integrated photonic circuit and validating performance. The ideal candidate will have a strong design experience on various photonic circuits with passive and active components as well as a proficiency in the layout of photonics circuits. This role requires to colloraborate with multi-functional teams across the company and also external partners to deliver highly complex photonic integrated circuits for the large quantum systems. 

Responsibilities:

• Integrated Photonic Component/Circuit Design, Simulation and Optimization.
• Statistical data analysis and validation of device and circuit performance.
• Photonic circuit layout and tapeout support.
• Nonlinear optics simulation and analysis.
• Working closely with product team to support in building a photonic quantum system.

Experience/Qualifications:

• PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Physics.
• 5 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics.
• Strong background in photonic device principles and modeling skills.
• Experience on photonics integrated circuit layout with open source or commercial tools.
• Fluency in diverse photonic device simulation, data processing tools and programming language like Python.
• Understanding of Nonlinear optical process such as spontaneous four-wave mixing.

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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