Senior Photonics Design Engineer - Integrated Nonlinear Optics
Xanadu
About this role
A Photonics Research Engineer at Xanadu develops cutting-edge passive and active components for quantum computing, focusing on nonlinear optical structures and design for manufacturing. The role involves working with advanced simulation tools, collaborating with experimental teams, and optimizing photonic components for high performance.
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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
$120k – $170k
per year
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