Cutting-Edge SNSPD Layout Engineer for Quantum Photonics

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc.

Toronto

On-site

CAD 90,000 - 150,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is seeking an experienced Layout & Design Engineer for SNSPDs to join a Low Temperature Devices team. You will develop internal PDKs, design complex multiplexed detector arrays, and lead mask design for fabrication optimization with state-of-the-art foundry processes.

The role involves simulations, automation pipelines, and close collaboration with fabrication teams to improve performance metrics of superconducting detectors in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

2+ years of industrial experience in layout/design or related field.
Expert-level experience with scripted photonic mask design/layout.
Experience performing DRC/LVS for fabrication compliance.
Experience generating GDSII/OAS for MPW and mask sets.
Familiarity with Git or similar version control.

Responsibilities

Capture device layout requirements with scientists.
Design and execute GDS mask layouts for tests and production tape-outs.
Run device simulations and automate pipelines for design-simulation integration.
Collaborate with fabrication team to align design with capabilities.
Drive improvements in SNSPD performance via layout optimization.

Skills

GDSII/OAS layouts

GDSII/OAS MPW

Python for design and analysis

Device layout verifications (DRC/LVS)

Mask design tooling (gdsfactory/ipkiss

Education

MSc or PhD in Engineering/Science

Tools

Virtuoso

OptoDesigner

Job description

The role involves simulations, automation pipelines, and close collaboration with fabrication teams to improve performance metrics of superconducting detectors in a fast-paced setting.

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