Photonic Layout Engineer for Quantum PICs (Remote)

PsiQuantum; United States; Remote; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

You will use Python-based and commercial tools (GDSFactory, Synopsys, Cadence Photonics) to drive tapeouts, perform DRC/LVS, and build layout infrastructure while collaborating across sites and time zones.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Material Science, Physics.
• 2 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics and layout.
• Experience creating layouts for photonic integrated circuits and understanding how photonic components map to physical layout.
• Experience with photonic layout tools such as GDSFactory, Synopsys, Cadence, or similar.
• Strong Python programming skills with scripting for layout generation, automation or numerical analysis.
• Experience with Git and collaborative code management.
• Familiarity with silicon photonic manufacturing processes, foundry design rules, and tapeout workflows.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong analytical and detail-oriented problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain photonic layouts from individual components to complex circuits.
• Drive foundry tapeouts from layout to physical verification including DRC, LVS, fill and density checks.
• Develop and maintain layout infrastructure and automation tools to improve workflow.
• Contribute to PDK development by implementing and validating layout components and design rules.
• Prepare clear documentation and handoff materials for tapeouts.

Skills

Python

Git

Collaboration

Communication

Analytical thinking

Detail oriented

Team player

Education

Master’s degree, PhD, or equivalent in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Material Science, Physics

Tools

GDSFactory

Synopsys

Cadence Photonics

Job description

You will use Python-based and commercial tools (GDSFactory, Synopsys, Cadence Photonics) to drive tapeouts, perform DRC/LVS, and build layout infrastructure while collaborating across sites and time zones.