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We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems, and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!\nYour role and responsibilities:\n As an industry leader in photonic quantum computing, Xanadu takes hardware very seriously! In this role, you will work within the Fabrication Process Engineering team to deliver Xanadu’s photonic quantum computing hardware. With your deep technical expertise and experience developing heterogeneous integration processes for integrated photonics, you will be responsible for developing and optimizing fabrication and integration processes used to build critical components of Xanadu’s quantum computing hardware.\nYou will:\nDesign and execute process improvement experiments for heterogeneous integration of photonic components, including defining process splits, gathering and analyzing inline data, etc.\nWork with external partners to execute process development and optimization experiments for heterogeneous integration processes, including micro-transfer printing (µTP), die-to-wafer bonding, wafer-to-wafer bonding, or similar\nDefine and execute metrology and failure analysis plans to identify and mitigate failure modes and assess results of process optimization experiments\nRegularly visit and coordinate with Xanadu’s heterogeneous integration industrial partners\nContinuously evaluate the need for tool purchases related to heterogeneous integration processes and perform best-of-breed evaluations to inform any tool purchase decisions\nCollaborate with internal and external photonics process engineers, process integration engineers and photonics design engineers, including at Xanadu’s industrial partners\nChallenge the state-of-the-art in key performance metrics associated with heterogeneous integration for integrated photonics components\nStay abreast of new developments in the field of heterogeneous integration for integrated photonics and rapidly implement new learnings and discoveries\nBe available for travel as required (expected ≤ 20% travel time)\nBasic qualifications and experience:\n\nPhD in physics, materials science, electrical engineering or related field\nExperience with heterogeneous integration processes for integrated photonics and/or semiconductor applications, including some subset of µTP, die-to-wafer bonding, wafer-to-wafer bonding, or similar\nFamiliarity with standard semiconductor and photonics metrology and failure analysis techniques, including at least two of: SEM, TEM, AFM, ellipsometry, XRR/XRD, SIMS, Raman spectroscopy, photoluminescence\nFamiliarity with functional epitaxial and crystalline materials for photonics, including III-Vs, lithium niobate, etc.\nExperience with data analysis and related software, such as Python, JMP, MATLAB, etc.\nBasic familiarity with passive and active photonic components, such as waveguides, modulators, switches, beamsplitters, resonators, MZIs, etc.\nStrong critical thinking skills\nDemonstrated ability to tackle challenging problems and develop innovative solutions\nExcellent communication skills and strong sense of teamwork\nPreferred qualifications and experience:\n\n≥ 5 years of industrial and/or academic experience optimizing heterogeneous integration processes for ultra-low loss photonics\nExperience co-integrating high-efficiency photodiodes, lasers, or similar devices with photonic integrated circuits\nDemonstrated track record of achieving or exceeding state-of-the-art performance specifications in heterogeneously integrated photonic components\nExperience with optical and/or electro-optical characterization of heterogeneously integrated photonics components\nExperience working with and developing ultra-low loss integrated photonics\nExperience with full product development cycle, from R&D through volume ramping\nExperience in photonic quantum computing hardware development\nExperience coordinating with and managing external partners, including major semiconductor and photonics foundries\nExperience working in fabless companies\nThis is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 130,000 - 180,000 USD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.\nOur values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.\nWe are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at .\nPlease be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. 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