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About the Role

The Lead Photonics & Quantum Integration will own the technical strategy, execution, and roadmap for photonic interconnect, integrated silicon photonics, single-photon source integration, and quantum–classical hybrid compute elements. This role bridges expertise in quantum photonics device physics with semiconductor process integration, guiding designs from concept to manufacturing readiness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Photonics technology roadmap aligned with the programme’s overall progression.
• Define go/no-go decision criteria, risk registers, and cost models for photonic integration.
• Conduct technology horizon scanning and competitive landscape analysis.
• Lead the design, simulation, and characterisation of photonic components compatible with the programme’s FEOL + X + BEOL process flow.
• Lead complex, full-loop manual and automated layout designs and mixed-signal functions.
• Drive the full tape-out process, including floor planning, waveguide routing, and mask data preparation.
• Design and simulate photonic integrated circuits for communication, sensing, or compute-related applications.
• Work with fabrication partners to develop layouts and ensure manufacturable designs.
• Collaborate with electronics, packaging, and test teams to integrate PICs into larger hardware systems.
• Execute rigorous post-layout verification across multiple stepping versions.
• Trace defect sources, mitigate layout-dependent issues, and ensure DRC/LVS cleanliness prior to tape-out.
• Evaluate and specify co-integration pathways for photonic elements with existing HZO ferroelectric and metal-oxide layers.
• Develop optical test and characterisation methodologies from wafer-level through to packaged sub-assembly.
• Establish and own the photonics simulation workflow, interfacing with the programme’s existing layered tool chain.
• Develop compact models and Verilog-A behavioural descriptions for photonic devices.
• Model optical interconnect power, latency, and bandwidth budgets for hybrid electronic–photonic accelerator architectures.
• In time build and lead a small specialist team as the photonics workstream scales.
• Manage relationships with foundry partners, MPW brokers, and academic collaborators.
• Represent the programme at conferences, review panels, and in publications.
• Contribute to grant and funding applications.
• Participate in programme-wide design reviews, providing photonics perspective on architecture decisions.
• Contribute to the programme’s future framework on optical compute and interconnect.

Requirements

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related discipline with a focus on photonics, quantum optics, or integrated photonic devices.
• Deep technical understanding of advanced node semiconductor fabrication.
• Sophisticated automation capabilities and knowledge of high-density chip design.
• Demonstrated track record in experimental quantum photonics R&D, including design, fabrication liaison, and characterisation of photonic devices or circuits.
• Deep knowledge of semiconductor process flows (CMOS front-end and back-end) and an understanding of how photonic elements integrate within or alongside electronic process modules.
• Understanding of analog circuit layout, Silicon Photonic constraints, and device physics within advanced sub-micron CMOS and SiPh technologies.
• Experience translating research-stage photonic technologies toward manufacturable, scalable hardware.
• Strong publication record and the ability to communicate complex photonic and quantum concepts to cross-disciplinary engineering teams.
• Proficiency in physical modelling and data analysis (C++, Python, SKILL, TCL, HDL, MATLAB, or equivalent).
• Familiarity with photonic simulation tools (Lumerical, COMSOL, MEEP, or similar).
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso (Custom Layout, SDL) and industry-standard verification suites (Calibre, Hercules, ICV, Dracula, or Primeyield).
• Experience developing or contributing to multi-year technology roadmaps, including milestone definition, risk assessment, and cost estimation.

Skills

• Photonics
• Quantum Optics
• Integrated Photonic Devices
• Semiconductor Fabrication
• Automation
• High-density Chip Design
• Experimental Quantum Photonics R&D
• Photonic Device Design
• Photonic Circuit Design
• Semiconductor Process Flows
• Analog Circuit Layout
• Silicon Photonic Constraints
• Device Physics
• CMOS
• SiPh Technologies
• Physical Modelling
• Data Analysis
• C++
• Python
• SKILL
• TCL
• HDL
• MATLAB
• Lumerical
• COMSOL
• MEEP
• Cadence Virtuoso
• Custom Layout
• SDL
• Calibre
• Hercules
• ICV
• Dracula
• Primeyield
• Technology Roadmaps
• Milestone Definition
• Risk Assessment
• Cost Estimation

Location

• Remote

Work Type

• Remote
• Full-time

Experience Level

• Senior
• Lead

Education Level

• PhD

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working arrangements
• Personal development plan with clear goals for advancement

About the Company

• Quantum technologies have the potential to solve some of the world’s biggest challenges.
• Hybrid computer systems that combine classic high-performance computing with quantum computers are already being used to develop solutions in sectors such as logistics, healthcare, finance, energy, automotive and aerospace.
• Quantum mechanical predictions are also used to obtain unprecedented precision in measurements, generate unbreakable codes, and form the basis of impenetrable communication networks.
• At Terra Quantum we are building the world’s leading Quantum Technology company.
• We offer customers world-class quantum technology expertise organized as “quantum-as-a-service”: hybrid quantum algorithms, quantum compute and quantum enabled security solutions.
• Through the proprietary quantum cloud, customers have access to a unique technology platform which provides a toolset to solve real-world challenges in the realms of machine learning, optimization and simulation, today.
• The second quantum revolution is based on the control of individual quantum systems, such as individual atoms.
• We use quantum computers to solve currently unsolvable problems, simulate molecules and their interactions, find drugs for diseases that are not yet curable, find new materials, or make artificial intelligence stronger.
• Terra Quantum is a future-focused quantum services and technology company working on making the second quantum revolution a reality.
• Terra Quantum’s activities span all areas, markets, and industries globally.
• Our purpose is to pioneer quantum technologies to change the world for good.
• Our vision is to lead the quantum revolution and be the trailblazer in technology solutions, shaping a better future for humankind to thrive in.
• Our mission is to unleash the power of quantum tech to deliver meaningful solutions today.

Equal Opportunity

• Terra Quantum is an equal opportunities employer, committed to diversity, inclusion and employee well-being.