Process Integration/Lithography Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Process Integration/Lithography Engineer. Location: Albany, NY, USA

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with internal component teams to ensure all hardware requirements are met in delivered chips and circuits.
• Develop and innovate photonic fabrication process integration schemes, focusing on ultra-low loss components.
• Collaborate with internal and external engineers to refine fabrication procedures for photonic quantum computing chips.
• Work with foundry partners to improve lithography approaches while balancing fabrication constraints;
• Deliver integrated photonic quantum chips and circuits with multiple active and passive components.

Lithography and Tapeout Ownership

• Own and manage the full photolithography and tapeout process from layout to final wafer patterning.
• Handle GDS design files and manage tapeout cycles with external mask vendors.
• Define specifications for OPC aggressiveness, dummy fill density, and Optical Rules Check targets.
• Develop and enforce lithography design rules and provide design-for-manufacturing feedback.
• Optimize scanner settings including numerical aperture and illumination conditions;
• Execute focus and exposure optimization, refine photoresist processes, and establish metrology baselines.
• Stay updated on advancements in photonics fabrication and patterning technologies.

Qualifications:

• Master’s or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor or photonics foundry environments.
• Experience working with MES systems and managing fabrication lots;
• Familiarity with metrology and failure analysis tools such as SEM, TEM, AFM, ellipsometry, XRD, SIMS, and Raman spectroscopy.
• Knowledge of photonic components such as waveguides, beamsplitters, resonators, and interferometers.
• Hands-on expertise with advanced lithography tools and 300mm scanners.
• Experience managing tapeout cycles and reviewing OPC/ORC verification data.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• Experience developing lithography modules within mature fabrication processes.
• Strong understanding of mask writing technologies and lithographic imaging physics.
• Experience with SiView MES and full product development cycles from R&D to production.
• Background in photonic quantum computing hardware development.
• Proven experience delivering integrated photonics products;
• Experience working in fabless environments.
• Preference for candidates based in or near Albany, NY.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Base salary range: $110,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience and location.
• Eligibility for equity and additional company benefits.

Other Information:

• Xanadu is focused on building scalable photonic quantum computing systems.
• The company promotes a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace;
• AI tools may be used in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by human evaluators.
• Candidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process are encouraged to reach out to the recruiting team.