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Photonic Inc.

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51 - 200 employees

Founded 2016

🔧 Hardware

📡 Telecommunications

🔬 Science

Hardware • Telecommunications • Science

Photonic Inc. is developing commercial-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers and quantum networking based on its Entanglement First™ architecture. The company uses silicon-based T centre spin-photon qubits to enable high connectivity, distributed quantum computing, and efficient error correction for scalable, modular systems. Photonic offers quantum computing systems and cloud-accessible services (including via Microsoft Azure), and aims to integrate quantum secure networking (QKD and repeaters) into communications infrastructure for governments, telecoms, and financial institutions.

📋 Description

• Design and optimize complex active and passive, large-scale silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) at both the system and device level • Generate new software and scripts as required to meet design and analysis goals • Work with foundries and manufacturers • Conduct trade studies and analysis of alternatives (AoAs) to explore design options and their trade-offs for components • Propose and analyze experiments to validate and refine simulation models • Present verbal and written findings to cross-functional teams • Translate analysis into recommendations for future development directions • Work on issues of integration with other chips and systems • Create polished simulation flows and documentation to collaborate with other PIC design engineers • Collaborate with a team of photonic designers, nanofabrication engineers, test engineers, and physicists • Train, guide, and mentor team members on all frameworks and best practices • Contribute to our IP portfolio

🎯 Requirements

• Master’s or PhD degree in electrical engineering, applied physics or other relevant discipline • 5+ years of experience with silicon photonics in an industrial setting • Familiarity in designing photonic layouts with KLayout, Luceda, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent • Deep expertise in designing and optimizing silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and devices • Experience in common programming languages like Python and MATLAB • Proficiency in electromagnetic simulation using common tools, like Lumerical (FDTD, MODE, INTERCONNECT), Tidy3D • Strong understanding of photonics, electronics, and electromagnetic compatibility • Familiarity in optical bench experiments with tools like parameter analyzers, optical spectrum analyzers, laser sources, etc. • Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and written communication skills • Ability to work independently while also being a great team member

🏖️ Benefits

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing • Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day • Inclusive company culture that values collaboration • Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected • Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent • Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account