Photonic Model Integrator

Job Description

Job Title: Photonic Model Integrator. Location: Palo Alto, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Develop physics-based models of photonic components for quantum circuit simulations.

• Build and maintain a library of photonic component models.

• Develop tools and pipelines for component-level and circuit-level simulations.

• Improve the reproducibility of design-to-simulation workflows;

• Collaborate with Process Design Kit (PDK) engineers to maintain model connections with process design kits.

• Ensure that schematic, layout, and extracted models remain consistent, automated, and ready for simulation.

Qualifications:

• Master's or PhD degree in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.

• At least 6 years of experience in integrated photonics.

• Strong Python scripting skills.

• Experience with photonic layout tools such as KLayout or Cadence Virtuoso.

• Experience with electromagnetic (EM) solvers such as Lumerical FDTD/MODE, HFSS, CST, or Tidy3D.

• Experience with circuit simulators such as SPICE, INTERCONNECT, Caphe, or PhotonForge.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with different audiences.

• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills;

• Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.

• Proven ability to deliver impactful results.

• Ability to work independently with limited direction, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.

• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing.

• Ability to contribute effectively in a fast-paced startup environment.

Benefits and Compensation:

Annual Base Salary:

Compensation depends on the candidate's work location and geographic zone.

Location Zone

Annual Salary

Zone 1: Bay Area and NYC

$139,800–$164,300

Zone 2: Los Angeles and Washington, DC

$125,900–$147,900

Zone 3: Austin, Chicago, Sacramento

$111,800–$131,400

Zone 4: Nashville, Phoenix/Tempe, and many remote locations

$97,900–$115,000

Additional benefits include:

• Competitive health coverage for employees and their dependents.

• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.

• Equity grants.

• Financial wellness tools and planning resources.

• Wellness benefits.

• Family support programs.

• Life and disability insurance.

• Paid leave programs.

• Company-designated paid holidays.

• Discretionary time off (DTO).

• End-of-year company shutdown.

Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary depending on location, role, or employment status. Many benefits are partially or fully paid for by the company.

Other Information:

• Work location: Palo Alto, California.

• Employment arrangement: Full-time.

• PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on legally protected characteristics.

• PsiQuantum does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

• Recruitment communication will only come from official PsiQuantum email addresses.

• Candidates should never provide bank account information during the interview process.

• Applicants are required to include the word "purple" in their cover letter.

• Candidates must answer questions about their work authorization and current or future visa sponsorship requirements.

• Voluntary self-identification information is collected for government reporting purposes and is not considered in hiring decisions.