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PsiQuantum · 8 hours ago

Senior PIC Designer

positionPalo Alto, California, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid, Senior Level
money$183K/yr - $200K/yr
date3+ years exp

PsiQuantum is on a mission to build the first useful quantum computers, focusing on deploying million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. They are seeking a Senior Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Designer to lead the design and development of high-performance photonic switch circuits for next-generation optical systems, collaborating cross-functionally to deliver scalable solutions.

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Responsibilities

Architect and design photonic switch PICs from system concept through tape-out
Lead component design and optimization (phase shifters, couplers, waveguides, crossings, heaters, monitors, etc.)
Develop and maintain photonic design flows and automation scripts
Collaborate closely with electronics, packaging, test, and systems teams to ensure end-to-end performance alignment
Support foundry interactions and tape-out execution
Analyze measurement data from fabricated PICs and drive design iterations and yield improvements

Qualification

PIC designLumerical toolchainOptical switching architecturesPythonCross-functional collaborationData analysisSimulation experienceThermal tuning

Required

PhD in Photonics, Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field, plus 3+ years of post-PhD experience in PIC design
Deep hands-on experience with Lumerical toolchain or equivalent photonic simulators
Proven expertise in system-level PIC design, not just individual components
Strong understanding of optical switching architectures, loss mechanisms, thermal tuning, and scalability constraints
Solid software background with proficiency in Python
Experience working in cross-functional engineering environments (systems, electronics, packaging, manufacturing)
Ability to analyze experimental data and close the loop between simulation, fabrication, and measurement

Benefits

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Company

PsiQuantum

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PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
dateFounded in 2016
location
Palo Alto, California, USA
people-size501-1000 employees
web-link
https://www.psiquantum.com

H1B Sponsorship

PsiQuantum has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (12)
2024 (10)
2023 (4)
2022 (7)
2021 (15)
2020 (5)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$2.3B
Key Investors
OGBC GroupBaillie Gifford,BlackRock,Temasek HoldingsAustralian Government,Queensland Government
2026-01-21Series Unknown
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M

Leadership Team

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Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer

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