Photonic Layout Design Engineer

Photonic Layout Design Engineer

Department: Chip & Test Engineering

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is between $97,300 to $133,800. 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.

Photonic Layout Design 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.

• 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

• 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
• Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and written communication skills
• Deep expertise in designing photonic layouts with KLayout, Luceda, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent
• Deep expertise in designing and optimizing silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs)
• Adept in common programming languages like Python and MATLAB
• 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

• 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, such as SiN
• 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

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending…