Photonic Integrated Circuit (PIC) Design

Job description

• Design and simulate photonic integrated circuit components including modulators, photodiodes, filters, waveguides, couplers, and switches
• Define performance requirements and interface specifications across optical and electrical domains
• Develop layouts and routing for PIC designs across multiple material platforms
• Model and optimize optical interfaces at the package level, including coupling strategies and alignment approaches
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define system behavior
• Collaborate across disciplines (architecture, physics, photonics, fabrication, mechanical engineering) to define systems and requirements to support quantum computing and demonstrate systems meeting performance requirements
• Utilize simulation tools to validate performance and guide design decisions
• Contribute to RF, analog, and mixed-signal design efforts where required
• Work with external partners and suppliers to refine processes and ensure reliable component performance

• PhD Degree minimum
• Minimum 6+ years of experience (advanced degree inclusive) with photonic integrated circuits (PIC) design using photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, RSoft, or similar guided mode and FDTD solvers) and layout tools (Klayout, GDSFactory, or similar)
• Minimum 4+ years’ experience (advanced degree inclusive) using and maintaining optical/photonic systems
• Familiarity with Git or other version control systems

• Clear, structured communication in professional English—able to explain complex results concisely
• Collaborative and feedback-oriented mindset
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and guide less experienced engineers
• Strong ownership, reliability, and follow-through
• Curious, self-motivated attitude, eager to learn and explore new tools or methods
• High level of integrity and professionalism in representing the company and handling sensitive information.

• Our values are our north star: We Grow Together, We Win Together. Excellence Builds Relationships. Trust Is Our Currency. Results Matter, but People Create Them.
• Connected, even remotely: We invest intentionally in staying connected through regular all-hands, 1:1s, technical reviews, and informal coffee chats, so collaboration feels natural and human despite the distance.
• High ownership, real impact: Everyone contributes directly to customer-facing IP. Your work doesn’t disappear into layers of management – it ships.
• How we work: We move fast but thoughtfully, communicate openly, and balance autonomy with support. Technical decisions are debated openly and grounded in data, trade-offs, and first-principles thinking.

• Remote-first flexibility – work from anywhere, with flexible hours
• Equipment & setup – we’ll provide the tools you need to succeed
• High-impact projects – design real analog IP used in customer silicon
• Supportive team culture – a dedicated manager and a team of colleagues ready to help
• Competitive, transparent compensation – adjusted for your location and engagement model
• Learning & growth – AI–DLP sessions, technical deep dives, and peer-led knowledge sharing that build both technical depth and system-level perspective

1. Founder Call (30 min) – mutual introduction and interest alignment
2. Technical Interview (60 min) – fundamentals, reasoning, and problem-solving
3. Presentation (45 min) – short presentation on a topic of your choice, to assess clarity, structure, and confidence in presenting your work
4. HR & Culture Call (45 min) – values, collaboration style, and ways of working
5. Offer & Next Steps (30 min) – offer walkthrough, alignment on details, and next steps, discussed in a final call with the founder.