Terra Quantum

Terra Quantum

Lead Photonics Integrated Circuit Engineer

USA - Hybrid

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 4 days ago
PythonC++MATLABNode.jsAlgorithmsMachine LearningData AnalysisBudgetingLogisticsCadenceVerilogElectrical EngineeringCOMSOLResearchLeadershipCommunication

About the role

  • We have a vibrant, enthusiastic, passionate and creative culture driven by trust, excellence and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the Photonics technology roadmap aligned with the programme's overall progression.
  • Lead the design, simulation, and characterisation of photonic components (waveguides, modulators, photodetectors, single-photon sources) compatible with the programme's FEOL + X + BEOL process flow.
  • Layout Execution & Tape-out Ownership: Lead complex, full-loop manual and automated layout designs and mixed-signal functions (high-speed/general I/Os, ESD structures).
  • Drive the full tape-out process, including floor planning, waveguide routing, and mask data preparation.
  • Design and simulate photonic integrated circuits for communication, sensing, or compute-related applications.
  • Work with fabrication partners to develop layouts and ensure manufacturable designs.
  • Collaborate with electronics, packaging, and test teams to integrate PICs into larger hardware systems.
  • Develop optical test and characterisation methodologies from wafer-level through to packaged sub-assembly, defining pass/fail metrics for manufacturing readiness.
  • Establish and own the photonics simulation workflow, interfacing with the programme's existing layered tool chain.
  • Develop compact models and Verilog-A behavioural descriptions for photonic devices to enable system-level co-simulation with the NC-FET/memristor fabric.

Requirements

  • Deep knowledge of semiconductor process flows (CMOS front-end and back-end) and an understanding of how photonic elements integrate within or alongside electronic process modules.
  • Experience translating research-stage photonic technologies toward manufacturable, scalable hardware - ideally within a commercial or national-lab R&D environment.
  • Strong publication record and the ability to communicate complex photonic and quantum concepts to cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
  • Proficiency in physical modelling and data analysis (C++, Python, SKILL, TCL, HDL, MATLAB, or equivalent)
  • familiarity with photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, COMSOL, MEEP, or similar).
  • Experience with Cadence Virtuoso (Custom Layout, SDL) and industry-standard verification suites (Calibre, Hercules, ICV, Dracula, or Primeyield)
  • Our brilliant team members enjoy a high degree of freedom working remotely or joining one of our office spaces.
  • If you join the Terra Quantum team, you can expect:
  • Gain knowledge of some of the most cutting-edge technology developments in science & engineering

Skills

  • Model optical interconnect power, latency, and bandwidth budgets for hybrid electronic-photonic accelerator architectures.
  • Represent the programme at conferences, review panels, and in publications; contribute to grant and funding applications.
  • Contribute to the programme's future framework, specifically on optical compute and interconnect as an enabling pillar.
  • Company description Quantum technologies have the potential to solve some of the world's biggest challenges.
  • There have been great advances in all areas of quantum technologies, and new fields of application are opened up every day.

Compensation

  • A competitive salary
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