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Photonics Engineer

PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers: machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fa

Company

PsiQuantum

Location

Palo Alto, California

Status

Open

Posted

2026-10-14T16:07:14+00:00

PsiQuantum is hiring a Photonics Engineer in Palo Alto to work on integrated photonic components and circuits for its silicon photonic quantum computer. The role involves data-driven modeling, design and optimization of multi-component photonic circuits, performance analysis, PIC screening, and software for photonic design and data analysis. It requires a PhD or equivalent in electrical engineering, physics or materials science, five years in integrated photonics, Python, and commercial electromagnetic simulation experience. Work is onsite and collaborates with foundry and testing experts.