Photonics Data Analysis Engineer — Cloud Pipelines

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company is seeking a Photonics Test Engineer in Toronto to develop software for analyzing on-chip photonic devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Python, a foundational understanding of photonics, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of physicists and engineers to enable data-driven design decisions. This role emphasizes a primarily software-focused approach, making programming expertise crucial for success.

Benefits

Inclusive and equitable workplace

Commitment to diversity and accommodations

Qualifications

• Strong programming skills in Python, including data analysis libraries.
• Foundational understanding of photonics, optical physics, or quantum physics.
• Experience in a professional software development environment.

Responsibilities

• Automate analysis workflows in Jupyter notebooks into cloud processes.
• Develop algorithms and maintain existing ones for optical data analysis.
• Interfacing with data engineers to maintain data integrity and manage sourcing.

Skills

Python data analysis libraries

Understanding of Python data structures

Experience with Git

Strong statistical and mathematical intuition

Excellent communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Master's or PhD degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Tools

NumPy

SciPy

pandas

Job description

A leading quantum computing company is seeking a Photonics Test Engineer in Toronto to develop software for analyzing on-chip photonic devices. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills in Python, a foundational understanding of photonics, and the ability to work collaboratively with a team of physicists and engineers to enable data-driven design decisions. This role emphasizes a primarily software-focused approach, making programming expertise crucial for success.