Optical Computing Scientist — Lead Photonics Research

TensaCo Inc; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TensaCo invites applicants to lead research on PHASER's optical computation, focusing on recurrent optical dynamics, nonlinearities, and energy per operation. You will design bench and simulation experiments and report results with scientific rigor.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics, optics, or related fields, has a strong track record in photonics or optical computing, and can translate research into prototypes.

Qualifications

• PhD in physics, optics, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Research track in photonics or optical computing.
• Strong numerical modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the research agenda for PHASER's computational capabilities.
• Design experiments, in simulation and on the bench, and report results rigorously.
• Develop models of noise, loss and gain that predict real hardware.
• Publish and present findings.

Skills

Photonics research

Nonlinear optics

Optical computing

Strong numerical modeling

Prototype development

Education

PhD in physics, optics, electrical engineering or a related field

Job description

TensaCo invites applicants to lead research on PHASER's optical computation, focusing on recurrent optical dynamics, nonlinearities, and energy per operation. You will design bench and simulation experiments and report results with scientific rigor.

The ideal candidate holds a PhD in physics, optics, or related fields, has a strong track record in photonics or optical computing, and can translate research into prototypes.