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💼 About This Role

You'll own the layout-to-netlist and multi-physics integration flow for silicon photonic quantum computer development. Core impact: ensuring schematic, layout, and extracted models remain consistent and simulation-ready for reliable photonic IC tape-outs. This role sits at the intersection of photonic circuit design, CAD infrastructure, and EM modeling.

🎯 What You'll Do

• Define and maintain photonic netlist methodology.
• Develop and maintain photonic and electronic LVS flows.
• Generate simulation-ready netlists for circuit/system tools.
• Build CI/CD automation pipelines connecting layout tools, EM solvers, circuit simulators.

📋 Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Applied Physics, or related field.
• 6+ years experience in photonic IC design, analog/mixed-signal CAD/EDA, or custom IC flow automation.
• Strong Python scripting skills.
• Experience with layout tools (KLayout, Cadence Virtuoso), EM solvers (Lumerical FDTD/MODE, HFSS, CST, Tidy3D), circuit simulators (SPICE, INTERCONNECT, Caphe, PhotonForge).

✨ Nice to Have

• Proven track record of impactful results.
• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing.
• Ability to lead and juggle multiple priorities.

🎁 Benefits & Perks

• 🏖️ Unlimited PTO (inferred)
• 💰 Competitive compensation (inferred)
• 🏥 Health insurance (inferred)
• 📈 Stock options (inferred for startup)
• 🏢 On-site Palo Alto (if located in Bay Area)

📨 Hiring Process

Estimated timeline: 2-4 weeks · AI estimate

1. 1Recruiter Screen· 30 min
2. 2Technical Interview· 60 min
3. 3Onsite Interview· 4 hours