Photonic Model Integrator

The role

The Photonic Model Integrator will develop and maintain a library of photonic component and circuit models. This role works at the intersection of photonic circuit design, CAD infrastructure, and electromagnetic modeling to ensure models are consistent and automated for simulation.

What you will do

• Develop physics-based models of photonic components for quantum circuit simulations.
• Build and maintain a library of photonic component models.
• Develop component- and circuit-simulation tools and pipelines.
• Improve the reproducibility of design-to-simulation workflows.
• Collaborate with PDK engineers to maintain model links to process design kits.

Required qualifications

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• 6+ years of experience in integrated photonics.
• Strong Python scripting skills.
• Experience with photonic layout tools such as KLayout or Cadence Virtuoso.
• Experience with EM solvers such as Lumerical FDTD/MODE, HFSS, CST, or Tidy3D.
• Experience with circuit simulators such as SPICE, INTERCONNECT, Caphe, or PhotonForge.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Creativity, initiative, and attention to detail.
• A track record of delivering impactful results.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction, manage multiple priorities, and deliver on schedule.
• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing.

Benefits

• Competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Equity grants
• Access to 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

About the company

PsiQuantum's mission is to build the first useful quantum computers using a silicon photonic architecture. The company is building utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago.