Photonic IC Layout EngineerDepartment: Nanofabrication
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: British Columbia, Canada
Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is $97,300 to $133,800 CAD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian 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.
DescriptionPhotonic IC Layout Engineers at Photonic deliver high quality, large-scale photonic layouts and play a key role in the development of our photonic quantum computer. In this role, you will work within a highly interdisciplinary team to design first-of-their-kind photonic layouts for implementing truly scalable quantum technologies.
Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO- Design and optimize complex active and passive, large-scale silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
- Propose and implement innovative design solutions
- Implement custom process design kits in common CAD tools
- Generate new software and scripts as required to meet design goals
- Work with foundries and manufacturers
- Work on issues of integration with other chips and systems
- Drive research and development in the silicon photonic space
- Contribute to our IP portfolio
- Collaborate with a team of photonic designers, nanofabrication engineers, test engineers, and physicists
- Train, guide, and mentor team members on all frameworks and best practices
WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM- Master's or PhD degree in electrical engineering, applied physics or other relevant discipline
- 3+ years of experience with photonic layout design in a professional setting
- Adept in common programming languages like Python and MATLAB
- Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and written communication skills
- Deep expertise in designing photonic layouts with KLayout, Luceda, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent
- Strong understanding of photonics, electronics, and electromagnetic compatibility
- Insights on the landscape of the silicon photonics industry
- Ability to work independently while also being a great team member
- Experience in foundry tape-outs, including PDK usage, DRC, LVS
An exceptional candidate will bring:- 5+ years of experience with silicon photonics in an industrial setting
- Familiarity with photonic device design, circuit design and modeling. Including tools like Lumerical FDTD, INTERCONNECT, etc.
- Familiarity with designing RF/Microwave circuits and systems including considerations for testing, packaging, signal integrity, power dissipation, etc. Including modeling tools like HFSS, SIwave, SPICE, etc.
- Knowledge of cryogenic PICs
- Knowledge of PIC packaging
- Knowledge of quantum optics
- Experience with various photonics technologies
- Familiarity with integrated circuit fabrication and characterization
- Knowledge of VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration)
- Experience in PDK development, including designing custom LVS and/or DRC systems
