Photonic Layout Design Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Job Description
Description
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.
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
- 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
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, 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
WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US
- 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 account
The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.
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