Xanadu
A Senior Quantum Hardware Engineer at Xanadu works on designing and optimizing superconducting single-photon detectors for quantum computing applications. The role involves device development, testing, and collaboration across teams to advance quantum technologies.
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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