Process Integration Engineer - BEOL

Job Description

Job Title: Process Integration Engineer - BEOL. Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada (Remote within North America may be considered)

Responsibilities:

• Define, develop, and implement BEOL process integration flows for photonic quantum computing hardware.
• Refine BEOL fabrication processes with internal and external photonics process engineers;
• Collaborate with FEOL integration and packaging teams to ensure compatibility across hardware systems.
• Partner with semiconductor and photonics foundries to improve fabrication processes and integration schemes.
• Develop and execute metrology and failure analysis plans to identify and resolve process issues.
• Deliver integrated photonic chips containing active and passive quantum components.
• Drive innovation in photonic process development and integrated photonics manufacturing.
• Stay current with advancements in photonics fabrication and process integration technologies.
• Travel up to 25% as required.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Physics, Materials Science, Photonics, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of experience in photonics or semiconductor fabrication with expertise in BEOL process integration.
• Experience working in semiconductor or integrated photonics foundries and manufacturing execution systems (MES).
• Proven experience developing and implementing BEOL integration schemes for photonic or semiconductor devices;
• Knowledge of semiconductor fabrication processes, including areas such as RDL processing, advanced packaging, and passivation.
• Familiarity with metrology and failure analysis techniques, including SEM, TEM, AFM, defect inspection, ellipsometry, XRR/XRD, SIMS, or Raman spectroscopy.
• Understanding of photonic components such as waveguides, beamsplitters, resonators, and MZIs.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.

Preferred:

• At least 8 years of experience in photonics chip fabrication.
• At least 3 years of experience in BEOL photonics process integration.
• Experience developing Cu/Au electroplating processes for heterogeneous photonic platforms.
• Experience managing products from research through high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience working with semiconductor and photonics foundry partners;
• Experience developing photonic quantum computing hardware.
• Experience with BEOL tool procurement.
• Proven record of delivering finished integrated photonics products.
• Experience working in fabless companies.

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual base salary of CAD $160,000 to $200,000.
• Equity package.
• Comprehensive employee benefits.
• Opportunity to contribute to next-generation quantum computing technologies.
• Flexible remote work consideration for qualified candidates within North America.

Other Information:

• Salary is based on location, experience, and internal benchmarks.
• Xanadu is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion;
• Workplace accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process.
• AI tools may assist with application screening and assessment, while all hiring decisions are made by human recruiters.