R&D Engineer - Integrated Photonics

Job Description

Job Title: R&D Engineer - Integrated Photonics. Location: Palo Alto, California, United States

Responsibilities:

• Design and execute experiments to characterize integrated photonic circuits across multiple optical wavelengths.
• Test and analyze devices incorporating directional couplers, interferometers, and electro-optic modulators.
• Develop automated experimental control and data acquisition systems using Python;
• Characterize complex integrated optics-based circuits and interpret experimental results.
• Collaborate with circuit design teams to troubleshoot device performance and improve future iterations.
• Generate detailed reports and documentation covering experimental procedures and results.
• Contribute to scalable testing methodologies for large-scale photonic systems.

Qualifications:

• PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Strong experimental background in integrated optics and photonic circuit characterization.
• Hands-on experience with directional couplers, interferometers such as MZI/AMZI, and phase shifters.
• Proficiency in Python for experiment automation and data analysis;
• Experience working with complex optical measurement setups.

Benefits And Compensation:

• U.S. Base Pay Range: $126,600 to $148,700 USD annually.
• Bay Area Pay Range: $88,600 to $133,800 USD annually.
• Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits;
• Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, education, training, experience, geographic location, and business needs.
• Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package and may change in the future.

Application Instructions:

• Submit a resume/CV and cover letter.
• The application specifically requires the word "purple" to be included in the cover letter.
• Applicants must provide education, work authorization, visa sponsorship, LinkedIn profile, and other requested application information.
• PsiQuantum does not accept unsolicited resumes from employment agencies;
• PsiQuantum will only contact candidates through an official PsiQuantum email address and will never request bank account information during the interview process.
• Suspicious activity should be reported to [email protected].
• Equal employment opportunity is provided to all qualified applicants.