Photonic Model Integrator

PsiQuantum; United States; Remote; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage for you and dependents

401(k) with company match

Equity grants

Wellness tools and planning resources

Family support programs

Life and disability insurance

Paid leave programs

Company-designated paid holidays

Discretionary time off (DTO)

End-of-year company shutdown

Job summary

PsiQuantum is hiring a Photonic Model Integrator for the Palo Alto area with remote options. The role focuses on building physics-based models for quantum photonic components, maintaining model libraries, and developing simulation pipelines within the Photonics Integration team.

You will collaborate with PDK engineers, apply advanced EM tools, and contribute to reproducible design-to-simulation workflows in a fast-paced startup environment.

Qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in integrated photonics.
• Strong Python scripting skills.
• Experience with photonic layout tools (KLayout, Cadence Virtuoso) and EM solvers (Lumerical FDTD/MODE, HFSS, CST, Tidy3D).
• Familiarity with circuit simulators (SPICE, INTERCONNECT, Caphe, PhotonForge).
• Excellent verbal and written communication; ability to communicate with varied audiences.
• Ability to work independently and deliver on schedule; track record of impactful results.
• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing and startup environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based models of photonic components for quantum circuit simulations.
• Build and maintain a library of photonic component models.
• Develop component- and circuit-simulation tools and pipelines.
• Improve the reproducibility of design-to-simulation workflows.
• Collaborate with PDK engineers to maintain model links to process design kits.

Skills

Python scripting

Strong communication

Analytical thinking

Independent work

Interest in quantum computing

Startup adaptability

Education

MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or Applied Physics

Tools

KLayout

Cadence Virtuoso

Lumerical FDTD/MODE

HFSS

CST

Tidy3D

SPICE/INTERCONNECT/Caphe/PhotonForge

Job description

Photonic Model Integrator at PsiQuantum, Palo Alto, California (remote). A mid-level full time position in the 3200 - Photonics Integration team, listed under business operations.

Job Summary

Quantum computing has the potential to solve important problems beyond the reach of conventional computers. At PsiQuantum, We're building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these challenges.

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Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.

• Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC
• Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC
• Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento
• Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations

This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status.

Responsibilities

• Develop physics-based models of photonic components for quantum circuit simulations.
• Build and maintain a library of photonic component models.
• Develop component- and circuit-simulation tools and pipelines.
• Improve the reproducibility of design-to-simulation workflows.
• Collaborate with PDK engineers to maintain model links to process design kits.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in integrated photonics.
• Strong Python scripting skills.
• Experience with photonic layout tools such as KLayout or Cadence Virtuoso; EM solvers such as Lumerical FDTD/MODE, HFSS, CST, or Tidy3D; and circuit simulators such as SPICE, INTERCONNECT, Caphe, or PhotonForge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with varied audiences.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills; creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• A track record of delivering impactful results.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction, manage multiple priorities, and deliver on schedule.
• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing.
• Ability to contribute in a fast-paced startup environment.