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About the Role
Contribute expertise in optics and photonics, and cryogenics to advance the performance of Superconducting Nanowire Single Photon Detectors (SNSPDs). Develop record-breaking single photon detectors with ultrahigh system detection efficiency, short reset time, and compact deployment. Design and enhance the performance and scalability of the SNSPD platform.
Responsibilities
- Challenge the state-of-the-art in key SNSPD performance metrics relevant to Xanadu’s Architecture
- Independently operate cryogenic systems (e.g. He-4 evaporator based, dilution refrigerators), including cooldowns, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Collaborate with internal and external process integration engineers, packaging engineers and technicians, including at Xanadu’s foundry partners
- Development of novel high-bandwidth, low latency RF electronics readout systems
- Perform cryostat-based iterative testing to validate coupling performance, repeatability and stability
Requirements
- PhD in Physics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field, with at least 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience
- Proven track record designing, improving and characterizing SNSPDs
- Experience with high-bandwidth RF readout electronics
- Extensive hands-on experience operating cryostats, including cooldowns, troubleshooting, and maintenance
- Self-motivated, comfortable working both independently and collaboratively with people of all disciplines on complex projects in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with positive attitude towards work
- Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
Skills
- Optics
- Photonics
- Cryogenics
- SNSPD system development
- SNSPD design and characterization
- Cryogenic systems
- Photonic hardware
- Python
- Dilution refrigerators (DRs)
- Adiabatic demagnetization refrigerators (ADRs)
- CAD
- Solidworks
- COMSOL
- Fibreoptical coupling
- Analog test equipment
- VNA
- SMU
- Statistical process control
- Quality management system reporting methods
Location
- Remote
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- PhD with at least 2 years of postdoctoral or industry experience
Education Level
- PhD in Physics, Electrical/Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field
Salary/Compensations
- 140,000 - 190,000 CAD
Benefits
- Equity
- Benefits
About the Company
- At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators, and problem solvers.
- We are creating something that has never been built before.
- We are developing technologies that will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world.
Equal Opportunity
- We 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 recruiting@xanadu.ai.
- Please 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. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.