Manager, Passive Components

Manager, Passive Components at Psi Quantum, Palo Alto, California (remote). A mid-level full time position in the 3200 - Photonics Integration team, listed under hardware engineering.

Quantum computing promises to solve many important problems that could never be solved on any conventional computer. At Psi Quantum, we’re building a general purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these very problems.

We are looking for an energetic, highly motivated Photonics Engineer who will be responsible for the design, optimization, integration, and validation of novel photonic structures, devices, and subsystems for a linear optic quantum computer (LOQC).

We’re looking for a creative and innovative individual with strong fundamentals in the design, optimization, layout, and fabrication of integrated photonic devices. This role is focused on leading a group that is pushing the boundaries of high-performance integrated photonic components and circuits. The role requires excellent programming skills, experience with commercial electro-magnetic simulation packages, experience with photonic optimization techniques, and deep knowledge of the design and validation of integrated photonic components.

Experience with python based layout tools and foundry tapeouts are highly desirable.

Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.

• Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC
• Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC
• Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento
• Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations

• Leads the development of passive photonic components.
• Interacts with device, hardware and software design teams to assist in overall development of Photonics and Quantum Optics photonic systems and devices.
• Leads the development of simulation automation techniques and infrastructure to support photonic device design, model development, and performance validation.
• Leads the development of a photonic device library and process design kit (PDK) for passive photonic components.
• Supports foundry tapeouts with photonic device design, design of experiments, layout, device validation, data analysis, failure mode analysis, and troubleshooting.
• Provides multi-disciplinary support to component and systems teams by resolving technical issues associated with components, parts, products, or systems.
• Applies quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and proposes, develops and implements solutions for corrective action.

• PhD or equivalent in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Material Science, Physics.
• 10 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics.
• 2 years of project and/or people management experience.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Strong fundamentals of the design and characterization of photonic devices and circuits.
• Strong fundamentals in electro-magnetic theory.
• Extensive experience with simulation platforms, particularly Lumerical, for designing and simulating photonic devices and circuits.
• Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and detail oriented problem-solving skills.