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IonQ

Lead Integrated Photonics Simulation and Layout Engineer

IonQ

. Lead component design and layout supporting PDK development with commercial photonic foundries .

Posted 9/24/2026full-timeRemote • Massachusetts • United StatesSenior💰 $145,920 - $209,241 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and validating photonic devices, with a strong focus on PDK development and layout workflows. Proficient in using advanced photonic simulation and layout tools to support integrated photonic circuit design.

Highest-signal resume keywords
PhD In Electrical EngineeringExperience In Diamond PhotonicsProficiency With Photonic Simulation ToolsDeep Expertise With Python-Based Photonic Layout ToolsOwnership Of Full-Reticle Tapeouts

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Hard Skills
Component DesignLayout GenerationPhysical VerificationDRCLVSPDK DevelopmentAutomated Layout WorkflowsIntegrated Photonic CircuitsParameterizationTapeout Management
Soft Skills
Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication
Tools & Technologies
LumericalTidy3DCOMSOLKLayoutGdsfactoryLuceda IPKISS
Industry Keywords
Photonic FoundriesThin-Film Lithium NiobateIon Trap PhotonicsU.S. Export-Control RequirementsU.S. Person Status

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead component design and layout supporting PDK development with commercial photonic foundries
  • Build and maintain parameterized component cell (PCell) libraries with EPDA support and automated layout workflows
  • Support design and layout for diamond photonics, thin-film lithium niobate, and ion trap photonics
  • Own full-reticle tapeouts from floorplanning through GDS generation
  • Perform physical verification including DRC and LVS
  • Lead layout reviews
  • Partner with internal fabrication and test teams to validate PDK components against measured device performance

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • A PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • Experience designing devices in diamond photonics, thin-film lithium niobate, or ion trap photonics platforms
  • Proficiency with photonic simulation tools such as Lumerical, Tidy3D, or COMSOL
  • Extensive hands-on experience generating layout for integrated photonic circuits
  • Ownership of full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries
  • Deep expertise with Python-based photonic layout tools such as KLayout, gdsfactory, or Luceda IPKISS
  • Experience with PDK development workflows
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • For U.S. technical jobs, must satisfy applicable U.S. export-control and government-contract requirements, including U.S. Person status or necessary authorization

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • Matching 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid holidays
  • Parental/adoption leave
  • Legal insurance
  • Home technology stipend
  • Bonus
  • Equity