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Principal Photonics Design Methodology Engineer

PsiQuantumPalo Alto, California, United States
On-site Full-time $230K/yr - $255K/yr

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The ideal candidate will be an experienced and highly motivated Principal Photonics Design Methodology Engineer, serving as the technical owner, approver, and trainer within our silicon development toolchain. You will play a vital role in fostering internal education and enabling the IC chipset design, implementation, and verification teams.

About the job

At PsiQuantum, our mission is to revolutionize computing by developing the first practical quantum computers capable of achieving groundbreaking advancements in various sectors. Founded in 2016, our dedicated focus is on creating and implementing million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems.

Quantum computing leverages quantum mechanics to tackle problems beyond the reach of even the most powerful supercomputers or AI technologies. Its transformative potential spans multiple industries, including energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, and materials science.

Our innovative architecture is rooted in silicon photonics, utilizing advanced semiconductor manufacturing techniques in collaboration with partners like GlobalFoundries. This allows us to harness high-volume production processes that have already yielded billions of chips for telecommunications and consumer electronics. Photonics offers intrinsic scalability advantages: photons are unaffected by heat, immune to electromagnetic interference, and seamlessly integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic systems.

In 2024, PsiQuantum launched government-supported projects aimed at developing our inaugural utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives underscore the urgent recognition that quantum computing will be both strategically and economically pivotal, making it essential for rapid scaling.

Additionally, we are committed to developing the algorithms and software necessary to ensure these systems deliver commercial value. Our application and software teams collaborate closely with leading Fortune 500 companies such as Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical, preparing quantum solutions for real-world applications.

Quantum computing signifies a fundamental shift from classical computing, paving the way to solve challenges that cannot be addressed through any other means. The possibilities are vast, and we are poised to make this potential a reality. Join us in this exciting journey!

About PsiQuantum

PsiQuantum is at the forefront of quantum computing, striving to build the first useful quantum computers. Our innovative use of silicon photonics, combined with a commitment to collaboration with industry leaders, positions us to deliver transformative solutions across multiple sectors.

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