Xanadu

Full-stack Engineer

• Building a high-performance software stack that makes optimal use of quantum hardware resources is key to realizing early, game-changing applications of quantum computing.
• As part of the PennyLane Performance Team, you will be responsible for the performance monitoring and benchmarking tooling for the PennyLane & Catalyst quantum software stack, as well as developing high-performance extensions including the PennyLane-Lightning simulator suite, ensuring PennyLane is the highest-performing framework for quantum computing.
• Develop the framework for benchmarking the compilation and execution pipeline, tracking quantum resources through the stack, and profiling the quantum software.
• Develop high-performance software components, adapting to new hardware platforms and programming paradigms.
• Convert abstract descriptions of algorithms into efficient & understandable software implementations.
• Interpret and communicate complex concepts to the wider team.
• Participate in software system specification, design, and quality assurance (e.g., requirements gathering, defining software architecture, documentation, verification & validation, etc.).
• Provide leadership in software best practices, including continuous-integration pipelines, unit testing, & code review.

Quantum Software Developer – Performance

Product Operations

• Support our portfolio of quantum software applications and products
• Manage the systems, processes, and bring actionable insights to the team
• Work with a cross-functional team to plan, coordinate, and ensure timely execution of priority features
• Facilitate communication during the product development cycle to ensure timelines are met, input from stakeholders is gathered, and plans for mitigating delays or resource constraints are in place
• Establish and implement systems, tools, and processes that enable the execution and analysis of Xanadu’s product vision and strategy
• Equip product managers with data-driven, actionable product and market insights by collecting, updating, and analyzing data
• Take ownership of the product development cycle for specified products, including reviews and feedback, iteration planning, and quality assurance

Product Operations Manager

Backend Engineer

• Help build, scale, document, and maintain new and existing products for the pennylane.ai ecosystem
• Implement and maintain a set of APIs for consumption by internal and external services and web front ends
• Work with a cross-functional team to drive our product roadmap forward and to build great experiences for our users
• Collaborating with product owners to derive requirements and ensure designs are technically feasible
• Ensure high-quality production code by maintaining automated test coverage and a dynamic code review process
• Perform DevOps related tasks, such as maintaining our CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions

Software Developer – Backend

Frontend Engineer

• Develop, maintain, and expand pennylane.ai and other websites using the latest front-end technologies
• Help Xanadu’s technical writers and developers deploy educational content to our sites
• Work with a cross-functional team to drive forward the product roadmap
• Ensure robust design and implementation of web interfaces across mobile and desktop devices
• Perform DevOps tasks to deploy performant front-end code quickly and efficiently

Software Developer – Frontend

Architect

• Work on designing, simulating, and optimizing the physical/quantum optics layer of Xanadu’s photonic quantum computer.
• Investigate methods for preparing bosonic qubits and cluster states.
• Develop new theory and numerical tools.
• Study physical sources of noise.
• Provide theory support for experimental demos.

Quantum Architecture Scientist

Mechanical Engineer

• Develop new FPGA designs for integration into electronic modules to control and operate photonic quantum computers
• Implement control and feedback loops within FPGAs interfacing with peripherals (ADCs, DACs, SPI, I2C, etc.)
• Work on phase stabilization of optical fiber connections, control of electro-optic modulators, optical homodyne measurements, photon-number resolving detectors, and laser pulse sequencing
• Communicate with other FPGAs and servers using various communications protocols
• Work closely with physicists, engineers, and technicians to integrate electronic modules into quantum computer systems
• Provide support to teams using these modules: debugging issues and implementing new features to increase functionality and usability
• Participate in schematic review meetings and obtain FPGA design requirements from schematics, datasheets, and work instructions

FPGA Design Engineer

QA Engineer

• Build the software that drives the analysis and measurement of on-chip photonic devices
• Develop and maintain robust, trustworthy analysis pipelines for photonic device data
• Work hands-on in a photonics lab and collaborate closely with physicists and engineers
• Develop workflows, models, and algorithms to analyze complex experimental data
• Perform data analysis and interpret experimental data
• Collaborate with data engineers to manage data sourcing and maintain data integrity throughout the analysis pipeline
• Apply software best practices and "clean code" to ensure reliability and maintainability of analysis tools
• Support hardware team and physicists in using the tools you develop
• Potentially expand into test engineering and test automation roles

Photonics Test Engineer, Data Analysis

Attorney

• Support the company's legal and compliance functions, particularly in intellectual property, regulatory compliance, contract management, and legal operations
• Assist in the administration and maintenance of the company's compliance programs, including export controls, sanctions, data privacy (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), anti-corruption, and intellectual property
• Support export control compliance efforts: assist with product classifications, license applications, sanctions screening, and maintaining records of export transactions
• Support the full lifecycle of contracts: drafting and review of standard agreements (NDAs, vendor agreements, partnership contracts), managing contract database, ensuring execution and filing
• Provide administrative and operational support to the legal team: manage legal invoices, maintain department calendar, organize legal files and records
• Conduct legal and factual regulatory research on topics affecting the quantum computing industry
• Assist in gathering information and documents for litigation, investigations, or disputes; coordinate with outside counsel and internal stakeholders
• Help prepare materials for and assist in delivering internal training sessions on legal and compliance topics
• Handle day-to-day administrative tasks including scheduling meetings, preparing presentations, and coordinating travel