Remote Photonic IC Design Intern - Quantum Computing

Quandela; Massy; Hybrid; EUR 13,000 - 16,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Swile Card (meal vouchers)

50% transportation costs

Possibility of remote work

Internship allowance €1,200–€1,400 per

Job summary

Quandela invites applications for a PICs internship in the Photonic Integrated Circuits team. You will engage in simulations, layout preparation, and packaging considerations for quantum processors, contributing to performance and scalability efforts.

The role requires enrollment in a MSc program (Physics, Telecom/Electronics, Photonics, Quantum Technologies or related) with a minimum five-month duration; ideal start late Summer 2026.

Qualifications

• Enrollment for the whole duration of the internship in a MSc in Physics, Telecom/Electronics Engineering, Photonics, Quantum Technologies or related fields.
• Minimal duration is 5 months.
• Ideal starting date late Summer 2026.
• General knowledge of integrated photonics modelling and layout.
• Python, Git, Lumerical, simulation tools (FDTD, mode solver, EME..).
• Great skills in data analysis.
• Capability of working in a team.
• Strong communication skills in English and French.

Responsibilities

• Bridge the gap between fabrication and design or evaluate new architecture for quantum processing unit (QPU).
• Deepen understanding of existing building blocks or explore new functionalities or tools.
• Develop advanced modeling approaches for testing using commercial software or free-tools.

Job description

Quandela invites applications for a PICs internship in the Photonic Integrated Circuits team. You will engage in simulations, layout preparation, and packaging considerations for quantum processors, contributing to performance and scalability efforts.

The role requires enrollment in a MSc program (Physics, Telecom/Electronics, Photonics, Quantum Technologies or related) with a minimum five-month duration; ideal start late Summer 2026.