Senior Pathfinding Nanofabrication Engineer

Department: Nanofabrication

Location: California, USA

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is between $126,200 to $173,500 USD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all US locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

• Develop routines and processes to fabricate Photonic's next generation of chips. Processes are diverse and may include ion implantation, photo- and electron-beam lithography, wet and plasma processing, material deposition, wafer thinning, dicing, and packaging
• Drive pathfinding efforts to mature new process capabilities from early experimentation to reliable implementation
• Coordinate technical work with external partners and ensure effective execution of experimental plans
• Lead day‑to‑day technical operations which includes tracking samples, prioritizing work, and maintaining schedules

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• Hire, mentor, and technically lead a small team of technicians and junior engineers while remaining hands‑on in processing and experimentation
• Collaborate closely with device engineers, scientists, and nanofabrication teams across multiple locations
• Perform in‑line metrology and data analysis to evaluate process performance and reproducibility
• Maintain detailed process documentation, experimental records, and operating procedures
• Communicate results, risks, and recommendations clearly to cross‑functional technical teams
• Contribute to solving complex fabrication and integration challenges and to add to Photonic’s IP portfolio
  
  

• Master’s or Ph.D. degree in engineering, applied physics, materials science, or other relevant discipline
• Minimum of 5 years of work experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with external vendor coordination for test samples, tool demos, and commercial fabrication service providers

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• Strong hands-on experience in semiconductor device fabrication, demonstrated by a portfolio of fabricated devices
• Experience working across multiple process modules and integrating complex fabrication flows
• Experience with optical and electron lithography tools
• Familiarity with common semiconductor characterization and metrology techniques
• Experience with data analysis software (MATLAB, Python, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple technical workstreams, and lead through execution
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

• Experience with silicon photonics, advanced silicon devices, or related platforms
• Experience in research or R&D environments involving rapid process iteration
• Demonstrated experience running organized technical operations for a team, with ownership of work tracking, prioritization, and schedule discipline in a fabrication R&D environment
• Prior experience helping establish or grow new fabrication capabilities
  
  

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• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account