Photonics Circuit Designer
PSI Quantum | |
$120,000-$165,000 USD | |
United States, California, Palo Alto | |
700 Hansen Way (Show on map) | |
Jan 13, 2025 | |
We believe quantum computing will change everything. It will have the power to transform the foundations of giant industries that rely on intensive computation. PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the world's first useful quantum computer, capable of delivering these transformative results.We know that means it will need 1 million qubits, error correction, 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 is uniquely positioned to deliver on the promise of quantum computing years earlier than our competitors. Our architecture is based on photonics which gives us the ability to produce our components using existing high-volume semiconductor manufacturing processes, the same processes that are today producing billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics applications. Since photons don't feel heat, we can take advantage of existing cryogenic cooling systems, the kind that have been operating at facilities like the Stanford Linear Accelerator (SLAC). And because photons are in fact light, they can move between subsystems at tremendous speed using standard fiber connectivity. Our team is building a utility scale quantum computer and the software tools needed to build fault tolerant quantum applications. We're a highly motivated and collaborative group focused on a singular goal - building the world's first useful quantum computer on the fastest path possible. There's much more work to be done and we are looking for exceptional talent to join us on this extraordinary journey! Job Summary: 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 problems. We seek 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 circuits. The ideal candidate will be proficient in photonic device and circuit modeling and electromagnetic simulation packages, as well as the layout of photonics circuits, and have excellent software skills for simulation, circuit definition, and data analysis. Responsibilities * Data-
driven modeling of
linear
photonic devices
at different scales and with diverse methods.
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Design and optimization of photonic circuits
.
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Full simulation of complex photonic circuits
,
including m
odeling of photon-pair generation through spontaneous four-wave mixing.
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Schematic representation of
photonic circuits.
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Coordination of photonic circuits layout.
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D
ata analysis to evaluate and understand the performance of photonic devices and circuits.
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Collaboration with component design and circuit characterization teams to ensure the validation of photonic circuits. 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 *
In-depth knowledge of photonic devices, including performance metrics and testing techniques
.
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Extensive experience with photonic design using commercial software platforms.
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Experience with integrated photonic circuit layout.
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Extensive experience with Python for scientific applications and data manipulation
.
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Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams.
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Experience
using the Wolfram Language
is a plus
. 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. We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The range below reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all US locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future. Base Pay Range
$120,000
—
$165,000 USD |