Photonic Design Engineer

PsiQuantum

Photonic Design Engineer enhancing design and validation capabilities for integrated photonic circuits at PsiQuantum. Focused on large-scale data analysis, simulation, and photodetector development.

Posted 6/22/2026full-timePalo Alto • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $120,000 - $145,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

PIC wafer-level data analysis and yield analysis.
Integrated photonic component design and modeling.
Circuit level simulation and layout.
Packaged PIC validation and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Photodetector development including component design, test support and validation/qualification.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Ph.D. in electrical engineering, optical engineering, or closely related field or M.S with industry experience in integrated photonics or semiconductor device development.
Strong foundation in integrated photonics device physics including passive and active devices.
Proficient in photonic component and circuit simulation tools (e.g. Lumerical MODE, FDTD, Interconnect or equivalent).
Strong programming, data analysis, and visualization skills using Python based environments.
Hands-on experience with PIC layout and tape-out for leading silicon photonics foundries.
Prior experience in integrated photodetector design and characterization including device modeling and experimental evaluation of key performance metrics (preferred).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits.
Actual compensation may vary depending on various factors including a candidate's qualifications.

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Hard Skills & Tools

wafer-level data analysisyield analysisintegrated photonic component designcircuit level simulationpackaged PIC validationphotodetector developmentdevice modelingexperimental evaluationdata analysisvisualization

Certifications

Ph.D. in electrical engineeringPh.D. in optical engineeringM.S. in integrated photonicsM.S. in semiconductor device development