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Location: Albany, NY, USA\nResponsibilities:\nCoordinate with internal component teams to ensure all hardware requirements are met in delivered chips and circuits.\nDevelop and innovate photonic fabrication process integration schemes, focusing on ultra-low loss components.\nCollaborate with internal and external engineers to refine fabrication procedures for photonic quantum computing chips.\nWork with foundry partners to improve lithography approaches while balancing fabrication constraints;\nDeliver integrated photonic quantum chips and circuits with multiple active and passive components.\nLithography and Tapeout Ownership\nOwn and manage the full photolithography and tapeout process from layout to final wafer patterning.\nHandle GDS design files and manage tapeout cycles with external mask vendors.\nDefine specifications for OPC aggressiveness, dummy fill density, and Optical Rules Check targets.\nDevelop and enforce lithography design rules and provide design-for-manufacturing feedback.\nOptimize scanner settings including numerical aperture and illumination conditions;\nExecute focus and exposure optimization, refine photoresist processes, and establish metrology baselines.\nStay updated on advancements in photonics fabrication and patterning technologies.\nQualifications:\nMaster's or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.\nMinimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor or photonics foundry environments.\nExperience working with MES systems and managing fabrication lots;\nFamiliarity with metrology and failure analysis tools such as SEM, TEM, AFM, ellipsometry, XRD, SIMS, and Raman spectroscopy.\nKnowledge of photonic components such as waveguides, beamsplitters, resonators, and interferometers.\nHands-on expertise with advanced lithography tools and 300mm scanners.\nExperience managing tapeout cycles and reviewing OPC/ORC verification data.\nStrong problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.\nPreferred:\nExperience developing lithography modules within mature fabrication processes.\nStrong understanding of mask writing technologies and lithographic imaging physics.\nExperience with SiView MES and full product development cycles from R&D to production.\nBackground in photonic quantum computing hardware development.\nProven experience delivering integrated photonics products;\nExperience working in fabless environments.\nPreference for candidates based in or near Albany, NY.\nBenefits and Compensation:\nBase salary range: $110,000 to $150,000 annually, depending on experience and location.\nEligibility for equity and additional company benefits.\nOther Information:\nXanadu is focused on building scalable photonic quantum computing systems.\nThe company promotes a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace;\nAI tools may be used in the hiring process, but final decisions are made by human evaluators.\nCandidates requiring accommodations during the hiring process are encouraged to reach out to the recruiting team.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3074,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":5,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":{"level":"master","optional":false},"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Equity"],"hiring_locations":[{"name":"United States","iso":"US","kind":"country"}],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Quantum Computing Hardware"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-26T19:19:45Z"}],"liveness":{"score":86,"band":"hot","label":"Hiring now","p_open":1,"p_active":0.859,"p_room":1,"age_days":5,"expected_fill_days":24,"reasons":["seen:5","velocity","win:early"],"computed_at":"2026-10-02T05:45:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":140000,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/xanadu-ai-process-integrationlithography-engineer","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/xanadu-ai-process-integrationlithography-engineer.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-03T04:08:56Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","usage":{"tier":"crawler","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":4210,"day_limit":5000,"remaining_today":790,"minute_limit":60,"resets_at":"2026-10-04T00:00:00Z"}}}