Photonic IC Layout Engineer, Coquitlam

Photonic Layout Design Engineer Department:

Chip&Test Engineering

Employment Type:

Full Time

Location:

British Columbia, Canada

Compensation:

The base annual salary range for this full-time role is between $97,300 to $133,800. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Description Photonic Layout Design Engineers

at Photonic deliver high quality, large-scale photonic layouts and play a key role in the development of our photonic quantum computer. In this role, you will work within a highly interdisciplinary team to design first-of-their-kind photonic layouts for implementing truly scalable quantum technologies.Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

Design and optimize complex active and passive, large-scale silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs)

Propose and implement innovative design solutions

Implement custom process design kits in common CAD tools

Generate new software and scripts as required to meet design goals

Work with foundries and manufacturers

Work on issues of integration with other chips and systems

Drive research and development in the silicon photonic space

Contribute to our IP portfolio

Collaborate with a team of photonic designers, nanofabrication engineers, test engineers, and physicists

Train, guide, and mentor team members on all frameworks and best practices

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

Master’s or PhD degree in electrical engineering, applied physics or other relevant discipline

3+ years of experience with photonic layout design in a professional setting

Excellent teamwork, interpersonal, and written communication skills

Deep expertise in designing photonic layouts with KLayout, Luceda, Cadence, Mentor Graphics, or equivalent

Deep expertise in designing and optimizing silicon photonic integrated circuits (PICs)

Adept in common programming languages like Python and MATLAB

Strong understanding of photonics, electronics, and electromagnetic compatibility

Insights on the landscape of the silicon photonics industry

Ability to work independently while also being a great team member

Experience in foundry tape-outs, including PDK usage, DRC, LVS

An exceptional candidate will bring:

5+ years of experience with silicon photonics in an industrial setting

Familiarity with photonic device design, circuit design and modeling. Including tools like Lumerical FDTD, INTERCONNECT, etc.

Familiarity with designing RF/Microwave circuits and systems including considerations for testing, packaging, signal integrity, power dissipation, etc. Including modeling tools like HFSS, SIwave, SPICE, etc.

Knowledge of cryogenic PICs

Knowledge of PIC packaging

Knowledge of quantum optics

Experience with various photonics technologies, such as SiN

Familiarity with integrated circuit fabrication and characterization

Knowledge of VLSI (Very Large-Scale Integration)

Experience in PDK development, including designing custom LVS and/or DRC systems

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing

Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day

Inclusive company culture that values collaboration

Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected

Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent

Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.

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