Job Summary:The Circuits team sits at the interface of hardware development, manufacturing, and the system architecture to design the first fault-tolerant quantum computer. We are looking for a circuit design engineer to join the team. This is an individual contributor role involving close collaboration with all PsiQuantum' s technical teams with a focus on PICs design (schematics and floor planning, performance prediction, etc.), screening and test plans, as well as developing software tools for optical and quantum simulations. PIC designs particularly relevant to this role are complex photonic switch networks.
Responsibilities:- Work closely with photonics, electronics, and test engineers on data-driven circuit analysis.
- Design software functionality to meet requirements for parts of our in-house software design flow.
- Develop methodologies for evaluating implementation concepts and determining their feasibility.
- Extract predictive models, perform analysis, and run design checks on circuits.
Experience/Qualifications:Essential:
- PhD or equivalent in EE, Physics, Computer Science or related field.
- Ability to work effectively in a new area designing first-of-their-kind photonic circuits.
- Experience programming in Python.
- Ability to work across domains and collaborate effectively with multi-disciplinary technical teams.
Preferred:
- Experience with high-speed electro-optic phase shifters.
- Familiarity with photonic circuit concepts and GDS layout.
- Familiarity with git workflows and CI/CD pipelines.
- Working knowledge of quantum computing/quantum mechanics.
Useful:
- Background in analogue and/or digital electrical circuit design.
- Professional experience programming and releasing production code for web applications, Javascript/Typescript, and modern front-end tools e.g. React, Svelte, and/or Vue.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$130,000-$145,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$145,000-$165,000 USD
