Photonics Lab Technician - Measurement (Afternoon Shift)
Xanadu
About this role
Join Xanadu's Hardware team to contribute to the development and characterization of photonic devices in a cutting-edge lab environment. The role involves collaboration with photonic chip designers and engineers to advance optical measurement and characterization capabilities. This position is part of an innovative, fast-paced research program focused on pushing the boundaries of photonics.
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About Xanadu
xanadu.aiXanadu 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.
About Xanadu
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
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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Salary
$59k – $74k
per year