Senior Quantum Photonics Integration Lead — Ion Trap

GlobalFoundries; Town of Malta (NY); On-site; USD 143,000 - 247,000; Full time

Job summary

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff to lead photonics integration for ion-trap quantum computing platforms. This senior role defines architectures, solves complex integration challenges, and coordinates across process, device, packaging, and system teams to deliver manufacturable solutions.

The candidate will translate quantum system requirements into photonics design rules, drive experimental plans, and mentor engineers, ensuring scalable, repeatable outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Advanced photonics integration experience in semiconductor context.
• Strong background in optical components, waveguides, gratings, and couplers.
• Experience translating quantum system needs into manufacturable photonics design rules.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead photonics integration strategies for ion-trap platforms.
• Architect integration approaches combining photonic structures with BEOL and packaging.
• Drive optical performance -> coupling, loss, alignment tolerances.
• Define experiments, simulations, and tests to improve photonic device performance.
• Lead yield-learning and debug efforts for photonic/process integration.
• Mentor engineers and share best practices in photonics integration.

Skills

Photonics integration

Ion-trap photonics

Optical waveguides

Optical interfaces

Device integration

Semiconductor process

Cross-functional leadership

Mentoring

Education

MS/PhD in EE

Job description

GlobalFoundries is seeking a Principal Member of Technical Staff to lead photonics integration for ion-trap quantum computing platforms. This senior role defines architectures, solves complex integration challenges, and coordinates across process, device, packaging, and system teams to deliver manufacturable solutions.

The candidate will translate quantum system requirements into photonics design rules, drive experimental plans, and mentor engineers, ensuring scalable, repeatable outcomes in a