System Dynamics Simulation - Photonics & Control

Job Description

Job Title: System Dynamics Simulation Engineer - Photonics and Control. Location: Multiple Countries

Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize high-performance numerical models to define system performance boundaries.
• Quantify the impact of physical imperfections on system-level requirements and design decisions.
• Build system-level simulations to support calibration procedures for photonic chips and laser systems;
• Contribute to the development and improvement of fault-tolerant quantum computing (FTQC) control software.
• Enhance in-house Python simulation toolkits or leverage third-party solvers for advanced modeling.
• Maintain a robust and predictive digital twin of quantum hardware systems.
• Collaborate closely with hardware and experimental teams to validate simulation results using lab data.
• Translate subsystem-level imperfections into measurable system-level requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Physics, Engineering, Optical Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Strong background in photonics, either experimental or theoretical.
• Strong experience in numerical modeling and simulation.;
• Practical knowledge of digital signal processing and feedback control systems.
• Excellent Python programming skills with experience in numerical libraries such as NumPy, SciPy, Numba, or JAX.
• Experience building modular, maintainable, and well-documented codebases.
• Strong system-level analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience collaborating with hardware or experimental teams to validate models with real-world data.

Preferred:

• PhD in Physics, Engineering, Optical Science, Mathematics, or a related field.
• Background in control theory and systems engineering.
• Experience with photonic integrated circuits or optical telecommunications.
• Experience controlling complex hardware systems in lab or industrial environments;
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques such as memory profiling, benchmarking, and time complexity analysis.
• Experience with high-performance programming languages such as C, C++, or Rust, or GPU-accelerated computing.
• Experience with software infrastructure tools such as CI/CD pipelines, GitHub Actions, and containerization.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Opportunity to work on cutting-edge quantum computing technologies with real-world impact.
• Collaborative and interdisciplinary work environment focused on innovation and research;
• Inclusive and equitable workplace culture that values diversity and employee well-being.

Other Information:

• Xanadu is an equal opportunity employer and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
• The company is committed to providing accommodations during the recruitment process if needed.
• AI tools may be used during the hiring process to assist with screening and evaluation, but final decisions are made by humans.