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Xanadu
The Lead Engineer will architect and build ultra-stable, low-noise laser engines for fault-tolerant photonic quantum computers, serving as both system architect and hands‑on technical lead. The role involves designing, validating, and transitioning the laser subsystem from prototype to volume production while leading cross‑functional teams and managing vendor relationships.
Xanadu is a Canadian quantum computing company focused on building useful, widely available quantum computers using photonic (light-based) hardware. It develops both hardware and software—including open-source tools such as PennyLane and Strawberry Fields—to enable quantum machine learning and hybrid quantum-classical workflows. Xanadu provides cloud access, developer-friendly APIs, and tooling to researchers and enterprises exploring applications in chemistry, optimization, and ML. The company emphasizes scalable, room-temperature photonic approaches to broaden access to practical quantum advantage.
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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