PsiQuantum

R&D Engineer - Integrated Photonics

PsiQuantum$126K — $148K *
Technical Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
  • Strong experimental background in integrated optics and photonic circuit characterization.
  • Hands-on experience with components such as directional couplers, interferometers, and phase shifters.
  • Proficiency in Python for automation and data analysis.
  • Experience with complex optical measurement setups.

Responsibilities

  • Design and execute experiments to characterize integrated photonic circuits.
  • Test and analyze devices incorporating directional couplers, interferometers, and EO modulators.
  • Develop automated experimental control and data acquisition systems, preferably using Python.
  • Characterize integrated optics-based circuits and interpret results.
  • Collaborate with design teams to troubleshoot device performance and enhance future iterations.
  • Generate detailed reports and documentation for experimental procedures and results.
  • Contribute to developing scalable testing methodologies for large-scale photonic systems.

Benefits

  • Eligible for equity compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
Full Job Description
Job Summary:

PsiQuantum is seeking an Integrated Photonics Engineer to support the characterization and validation of advanced photonic circuits underpinning our quantum computing platform.

In this role, you will design and execute experiments to test complex optical circuits, working closely with circuit designers and system engineers. You will play a key role in developing automated experimental workflows and advancing our understanding of integrated photonic devices.

Responsibilities:

  • Design and execute experiments to characterize integrated photonic circuits across multiple optical wavelengths.
  • Test and analyze devices incorporating components such as directional couplers, interferometers, and EO modulators.
  • Develop automated experimental control and data acquisition systems (Python preferred).
  • Characterize complex integrated optics-based circuits and interpret experimental results.
  • Collaborate with design teams to troubleshoot device performance and improve future iterations.
  • Generate detailed reports and documentation for experimental procedures and results.
  • Contribute to the development of scalable testing methodologies for large-scale photonic systems.


Experience/Qualifications:
  • PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
  • Strong experimental background in integrated optics and photonic circuit characterization.
  • Hands-on experience with key components such as directional couplers, interferometers (MZI/AMZI), and phase shifters.
  • Proficiency in Python for experiment automation and data analysis.
  • Experience working with complex optical measurement setups.

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

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

$126,600-$148,700 USD

Bay Area Pay Range

$88,600-$133,800 USD

About PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum is a California-based company that is developing a quantum computer using photonics technology. The company's goal is to build a fault-tolerant quantum computer with millions of qubits, which would be capable of solving problems that are currently intractable with classical computers. PsiQuantum was founded in 2016 by a team of experts in photonics, quantum computing, and computer science. The company has received funding from investors such as BlackRock, Founders Fund, and Atomico.
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100 employees
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Founded
2016

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