Senior SNSPD Engineer: Quantum Photonics & Materials

PSI Quantum

Palo Alto (CA)

On-site

USD 180,000 - 240,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Job summary

PsiQuantum seeks a senior researcher to lead large-scale SNSPD data analysis and guide device optimization for photonic quantum computers. You will work across material science, fabrication, testing, and layout teams, applying microscopic and phenomenological superconductivity models to drive scalable SNSPD performance.

A PhD in a technical discipline is preferred but not required; candidates with strong relevant experience are encouraged.

Qualifications

  • >5 years experience in the design and development of SNSPDs or related superconductivity fields.
  • Strong background in microscopic theories of superconductivity and phenomenological models.

Responsibilities

  • Perform large-scale analysis of SNSPD data to inform material and device design.
  • Collaborate with material science, fabrication, testing and layout teams to deploy SNSPDs at scale.

Skills

SNSPD data analysis
Superconductivity theory
Device design concepts

Education

PhD in Physics/Engineering
PhD preferred

Job description

PsiQuantum seeks a senior researcher to lead large-scale SNSPD data analysis and guide device optimization for photonic quantum computers. You will work across material science, fabrication, testing, and layout teams, applying microscopic and phenomenological superconductivity models to drive scalable SNSPD performance.

A PhD in a technical discipline is preferred but not required; candidates with strong relevant experience are encouraged.

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