Photonics Automation Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Photonics Automation Engineer. Location: Palo Alto, California, USA

Responsibilities:

• Define automation program specifications, testing strategies, and development plans.
• Design, develop, and maintain software platforms for wafer-level and die-level photonic testing.
• Collaborate with external vendors to develop new testing applications and capabilities.
• Develop and enhance parallel and asynchronous testing infrastructure for high-throughput validation.
• Optimize existing automation and testing tools to improve efficiency and reliability;
• Work closely with data engineering and cross-functional teams to deliver integrated testing solutions.
• Support automated functional and circuit-level testing for advanced photonic integrated circuits (PICs).
• Improve software performance, scalability, and maintainability for production testing environments.
• Contribute to continuous improvements in photonic test automation processes.

Qualifications:

• Extensive experience with Python programming and automated testing frameworks.
• Experience with wafer-level testing systems and test automation.
• Experience developing parallel and asynchronous testing applications;
• Knowledge of photonic integrated circuit (PIC) testing and optical switch testing systems.
• Strong problem-solving and software development skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Preferred:

• Experience with high-speed RF testing equipment and network analyzers.
• Experience working with databases and large-scale data systems.
• Familiarity with semiconductor manufacturing and photonic device testing.
• Experience optimizing automated production test environments.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary (U.S.): $115,000 to $150,000 USD.
• Bay Area salary range: $150,000 to $175,000 USD.
• Full-time employees are eligible for equity and a comprehensive benefits package;
• Compensation is based on education, experience, technical skills, geographic location, and business requirements.

Other Information:

• Position is based in Palo Alto, California.
• PsiQuantum is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applicants from diverse backgrounds.
• Only official PsiQuantum email addresses will be used during the recruitment process.
• Applicants should never provide banking information during the hiring process.
• Employment agencies should not submit unsolicited resumes;
• Applicants requiring future employment visa sponsorship will be asked during the application process.
• Candidates should include the word "purple" in their cover letter as instructed in the application.
• Applicants may create a job alert to receive notifications about future opportunities.