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Standish Management, LLC

Standish Management is a leading independent provider of fund administration and related services to the private capital industry. With more than 1100 professionals across 19 offices in North America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, Standish provides comprehensive solutions spanning fund administration, management company, tax, and compliance services. For its clients in Europe, Standish Management (Luxembourg) S.à.r.l . is licensed by the CSSF as a specialised professional of the financial sector (“PFS”) covering corporate domiciliation, registrar, company incorporation and management services, administrative agent of the financial sector, client communication agent, and Professional Depositary of Assets Other than Financial Instruments (PDAOFI). Across all business areas, the Luxembourg office is composed of 22 employees. Responsibilities: Perform Safekeeping, Oversight, and Cash Flow Monitoring Duties for Alternative Funds, in compliance with Luxembourg Laws and Regulations, and in accordance with the relevant internal policies and agreements with clients . Monitor for changes to relevant laws and regulations applicable to Luxembourg Depositary, analyse such changes on a timely basis and advise the Head of Depositary on the implications for the Company in Luxembourg. Assist the Head of Depositary with the implementation of such change on a timely basis and consistent with best market practice . Participate in initial / ongoing due diligence on AIFMs, Central Administrators, and other relevant third parties. Ensure that such services are provided in accordance with the CSSF’s approved operating models . Participate to the fund industry working groups and remain networked with the industry to ensure Company remains consistent with the depositary industry best practice . Upon request, attend board meetings of the AIFs for which Depositary services are provided . Assist with the management of regulatory inspections, together with external and internal audit reviews. Develop trusted day-to-day relationships with our primarily, but not limited to, US based Alternative clients. Engage with and support the Head of Depositary in securing new mandates, by representing the Depositary function as part of such sales/prospecting processes, where required . Qualifications: Comfortable presenting to fund boards and senior management, with a precise, concise and articulate style, both verbal and in writing. The candidate will have the ability to communicate effectively and possess a high level of motivation, tenacity, agility, and ability to work proactively with a constant focus on delivering consistent quality of service to our clients. Analytical mind, able to interpret regulatory frameworks technically and from a business strategy perspective. Flexibility and an eagerness to learn more about Private Equity and Real Estate, as well as willingness to expand expertise in all Depositary related areas. Languages : Fluent in English, both verbal and in writing; fluency in French and German is considered an advantage. Benefits & Rewards: Standish prioritizes employee health and wellbeing. You should feel good at work, which is why we offer a range of benefits, including: Attractive salary based on market rates for the role and is proportionate to the qualifications, level of experience, and profile of the candidate Advantageous Bank Package with a Partner Bank Hybrid schedule and f lexible working hours Lunch vouchers Professional and team-oriented work environment 28 days of vacation per year Parking spot

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Luxembourg, Luxembourg
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Standish Management, LLC

Job Overview: This position is ideal for someone looking to gain exposure to private equity and venture capital industries through fund administration and systems solutions. Standish interns provide a key role in helping to onboard new clients to Standish’s fund accounting group. The job responsibilities include assistance with compiling and maintaining investor and engagement team information, file organization, and special projects as needed. This position also includes exposure to the systems technology that our clients utilize for reporting purposes by assisting with ongoing data entry & systems conversion projects for new and existing clients as well as analyzing reports and client documents (financial & otherwise) to determine and address discrepancies. Essential Functions: Assist internal engagement teams with onboarding activities, such as providing access to folders, group mailboxes, and other engagement activities Compile and organize investor CRM information Assist with data validations, loads, and reconciliations for client implementations Communicate and provide information to the technology team to set up client portals Assist with client workspace setup within Standish’s project management software Provide general administrative support to theClient Onboarding and System Solutions Team Minimum Requirements: Knowledge of basic Accounting and Finance principles Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word & Outlook Skills/Abilities: Attention to detail Strong written and verbal communication Ability to multi- task and adhere to strict deadlines Ability to work in a team and individually Strong organizational skills and work ethic Compensation: $23.00/hour

Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
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Standish Management, LLC

Job Description: Reporting to one of the managers, this position will assist in the day-to-day operations of the accounting department and prepare fund-level financial statements. Essential Functions: Prepare financial statements for several domestic and offshore fund families, which includes updating portfolio investment schedules, partner equity allocations and analyzing complex investment transactions Help with the internal semi-annual portfolio review process, analyzing and tracking partnership and portfolio company financial performance Monitor compliance with complex partnership agreements Assist with audits, tax return review, fundraising and annual meeting activities Determine cash needs of partnerships and initiate capital calls Electronically distribute financials, K1s, capital call and distribution notices to Limited Partners Perform special projects as requested by the General Partners and Controllers Interact with and respond to ad hoc limited partner requests Minimum Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance related field 1-2 years of experience in a full-time role Strong academic performance (minimum 3.0 GPA) Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel Familiarity with QuickBooks (not required, is a plus) Knowledge of various investment accounting concepts Attention to detail Ability to multitask Ability to work in a team and individually Ability to effectively communicate to team members Strong organizational skills and work ethic Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, along with life insurance, Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options Comprehensive disability/maternity and paternity plans 401K Flexible Vacation Plan Sick Time Accrual Plan Standard holidays along with year-end office closure A flexible work environment for all employees

Location
Dallas, Texas, United States
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Blackbird

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The alidation Engineer, Electro-Optical devices will be responsible for implementing the methods and technics to validate the performance of various electro-optical subsystems, perform measures, collect data and provide reports. Responsibilities: Define figures of merits and validation plans for the cryogenic electro-optical assemblies. Design and build laboratory setups comprised of light sources, detector, switches; function generators, oscilloscopes, etc. to validate design functionality of the electro-optical assemblies in cryogenic environments. Contribute to the development of software scripts to automatically drive the measurements setups and feed data into a database. Perform the measures, provide detailed reports including expected yield indications. Execute the validation plans, including debugging and characterization the cryogenic electro-optical. Review and provide feedback to the electro-optical assembly’s design team. Collaborate with the design and experimental teams across the company to learn from current best known methods. Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering, Physics or Material Science, and 5+ years of industry experience. Experience with testing in cryogenic environments. Experience working with optical and electrical test equipment such as optical power meters, lasers, optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), oscilloscopes, function generators (AWG), vector network analyzer (VNA). Experience developing test methods and optimization, tuning/calibration algorithms. Experience working with single photon detectors is preferred. Experience working with optical fibers, photonic integrated circuits is preferred. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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. U.S. Base Pay Range $100,000 — $147,000 USD Bay Area Pay Range $150,000 — $177,000 USD

Location
Milpitas, California
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Blackbird

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The system engineering department is hiring a thermal mechanical engineer. You will be responsible for performing structural and thermal simulations to optimize the design of electro-optical sub-assemblies. Your work will directly impact on the performance and reliability of our quantum computer sub-systems. Responsibilities: Develop detailed FEA/CFD models of components, packages, optical-electronic modules, and system-level assemblies using appropriate simulation tools such as ANSYS, COMSOL, or equivalent platforms. Correlate FEA results with experimental measurements, prototype test data, and hardware observations to improve model fidelity and support simulation-driven design decisions. Perform warpage and deformation analysis for multi‑material assemblies, accounting for mismatch in thermal expansions, nonlinear material behavior, temperature gradients, and boundary conditions. Develop thermal cycling and mechanical fatigue models to predict long‑term reliability, including creep, stress relaxation, and interface degradation. Identify mechanical risk drivers and recommend design, material, or process changes to improve robustness, manufacturability, and yield. Analyze failures related to electro-optical assembly design and providing solutions. General design activities such as requirements management, materials and component selection, Design Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA), and tolerance analyses. Develop end-to-end simulation workflows to automate processes, assess performance across diverse operating scenarios, documentation, and tools to improve efficiency, accuracy, and repeatability. Document and communicate results through clear technical reports, design reviews, and executive level summaries. Experience/Qualifications: M.Sc., or Ph.D in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Physics or related field. 5+years of hands-on modeling and simulation experience in the semiconductor industry. Strong understanding of thermal conduction and convective heat transfer methodologies. Deep knowledge of solid mechanics principles, including stress, strain, fatigue, creep, constitutive models of elastic, visco-plastic, and plastic materials. Proficiency with simulation tools such as ANSYS (Mechanical, Icepak and Fluent), COMSOL, or equivalent, including nonlinear and transient analyses. Working knowledge of lab-scale validation techniques. Desired Skills/Experience: Experience with Ansys AEDT and Ansys Sherlock. Understanding advanced semiconductor packaging, solder joints, and reliability modeling techniques. Knowledge of common optical system specifications and optical component specifications. Exposure to SOC thermal mechanical analysis. Exposure to optical structural analysis. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $139,800 — $164,300 USD Zone 2 $125,900 — $147,900 USD Zone 3 $111,800 — $131,400 USD Zone 4 $97,900 — $115,000 USD

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Milpitas, California
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Blackbird

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The technical lead for the single photon source validation will be responsible for successfully drive validation projects including the planning, the design of experiments and characterization of electro-optical assemblies based on single photon source generation optical circuits and superconductive single photon detectors. Responsibilities: Lead the validation planning and define figures of merits and validation plans for the cryogenic electro-optical assemblies. Lead the development of algorithms to perform data analysis and extract key performance parameters. Lead the execution of the validation plans, including debugging and characterization the cryogenic electro-optical assemblies. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to review and provide feedback to the electro-optical assemblies design. Contribute to the bring up of laboratory cryogenic setups comprised of light sources, detector, switches; function generators, oscilloscopes, etc. to validate design functionality of the electro-optical assemblies in cryogenic environments. Contribute to the development of software scripts to automatically drive the measurements setups and feed data into a database. Provide technical mentorship to junior engineers Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree or above in Engineering, Physics or Material Science, and 12+ years of industry experience. Proven track record on leading complex, cross-functional projects, related to the introduction of new concepts into successful products. Experience with single photon detectors and testing in cryogenic environments. Experience with non-linear optical photonic integrated circuits. Experience working with optical and electrical test equipment such as optical power meters, lasers, optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), oscilloscopes, function generators (AWG), vector network analyzer (VNA). Experience developing test methods and optimization, tuning/calibration algorithms. Experience with photonics quantum experiment is preferred. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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. U.S. Base Pay Range $195,000 — $215,000 USD Bay Area Pay Range $200,000 — $225,000 USD

Location
Milpitas, California
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Blackbird

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Staff Supply Chain Manager / Supplier Engineer will help drive supply chain performance for PsiQuantum's overall supply base, and in particular our suppliers for Mechanical and Cryogenic components. This role is critical to the company as we shift from R&D to production of the world’s first fault tolerant quantum computer. We are looking for an individual with experience in managing suppliers and supply chains in a technology environment, with particular experience in New Product Introduction, Ramping Supplier Capacity, and Developing Supply Chain Technical capabilities, Processes, and Programs. Experience in cryoplants and cryogenics, opto-mechanical assemblies, electro-mechanical assemblies, are a plus. Responsibilities: Negotiate delivery, pricing, and other contract terms with key technology suppliers in the mechanical and cryogenic space. Buildup, oversee, and project manage supplier relationships and performance for large scale, long term engineering and capital programs. Scale and mature a global supply base for cryogenics vacuum chambers and related electronic and mechanical components. Develop and enhance supplier selection and on-boarding processes. Develop and grow supplier technical capabilities to meet PsiQuantum’s requirements for performance, quality, capacity, and cost. Partner with engineering and operations teams to align supplier performance with internal milestones and goals. Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a business or technical field, MBE or ME preferred. Ability to thrive working independently after receiving high level direction on expectations and goals. Demonstrated business acumen in managing trade-offs for technical supplier selections. Successful ramp up of small and/or immature supply chains. Contract negotiation and management experience. Business process development and improvement. Strong project management and technical and business problem solving skills. 10-15+ years of experience as a Supply Chain Manager or Supplier Engineering role. Experience with ERP (NetSuite) and PLM (Arena) or similar systems. Working knowledge of MS Office suite including project, powerpoint, excel, and word. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $198,600 — $233,400 USD Zone 2 $178,800 — $210,100 USD Zone 3 $158,900 — $186,700 USD Zone 4 $139,100 — $163,400 USD

Location
Milpitas, California
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Blackbird

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: As an integral part of the team developing a photonic quantum computer, the Staff Software Engineer will own the software that drives automated testing, calibration, and data acquisition across our fleet of electro-optical test stations including the sequencing, measurement, and instrument-control code that runs on the test stations built by our hardware test automation team. Responsibilities: Own and extend the test-sequencing software (measurement methods, sequencer logic, instrument drivers) used across the electro-optical test fleet, from prototype through production scale. Design and implement automated measurement methods for electrical, optical, and electro-optical characterization (e.g. spectrum sweeps, IV sweeps, automated optical alignment) across multi-instrument control chains. Build and maintain instrument control layers (SCPI/VISA-based drivers) for lab and production instrumentation. Diagnose and fix fleet-wide test-sequencing issues throughput regressions, alignment/movement bugs, timing anomalies from logs, dashboards, and measurement data. Design failure handling so real hardware/measurement failures surface clearly instead of shipping bad data silently. Partner with the hardware test automation team to translate new test station designs into automated test and calibration procedures. Experience/Qualifications: BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience (MS with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years). Strong Python skills, including asynchronous programming. Hands-on experience building automated test/measurement software with instrument control (SCPI/VISA/GPIB). Working knowledge of electrical, optical, or electro-optical measurement concepts. Experience debugging distributed or fleet-scale systems. Comfortable working at the boundary between software and hardware. Experience with photonics, quantum hardware, or semiconductor/wafer-level test. Familiarity with test data platforms and pipelines PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $235,600 — $276,800 USD Zone 2 $212,000 — $249,100 USD Zone 3 $188,400 — $221,400 USD Zone 4 $164,900 — $193,800 USD

Location
Palo Alto, California
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Blackbird

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The digital design engineer will join PsiQuantum's Electronic Sub-Systems team in the development of innovative digital microarchitecture definition, documentation, implementation, and validation for FPGAs. Responsibilities: Logic design, debugging, and verification using Verilog/SystemVerilog for FPGAs. FPGA synthesis, constrains, and implementation. Perform functional verification and debugging of digital designs using simulation tools. FPGA testing and validation in laboratory to ensure functionality and performance meet spec. Contribute to analysis of system requirements needed to generate digital microarchitecture definition and documentation. Collaborate with system architecture, software, and firmware teams. Experience/Qualifications: Degree in computer engineering, electrical engineers, computer science, or related field. MS/PhD preferred. Experience with Verilog/SystemVerilog. 10+ years of experience in FPGA design with hands-on expertise in RTL design, verification, and validation. Experience with FPGA development including debugging/validation in laboratory environment. Ability to independently understand system specifications and contribute to microarchitectures and documentation. Ability to collaborate effectively across departments, sites, and time zones. Excellent communication skills. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $201,400 — $236,600 USD Zone 2 $181,200 — $212,900 USD Zone 3 $161,100 — $189,300 USD Zone 4 $140,900 — $165,600 USD

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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The mission of PsiQuantum's Staff Applications, Test & Failure Analysis Engineer role is to serve as a bridge between the Electronics team and the System Engineering team to solve PCBA technical issues; perform failure analysis; implement corrective action in design and test; improve PCBA test coverage; and provide training for PCBA use. This engineer will collaborate in cross-functional teams of thermal, mechanical, firmware, RTL and optical engineers. Responsibilities: Gain familiarity with the Quantum Computer electrical and system designs. Answer internal customer inquiries. Trouble-shoot customer problems, participating in cross-functional teams as needed. Perform failure analysis on customer returns and internal yield loss. Implement corrective action in test and designs as needed. Participate in design and test coverage reviews. Experience/Qualifications: Master's or Ph.D. Degree or above in Electrical Engineering, Physics or equivalent. 7 years of relevant experience in applications, test and failure analysis. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $176,500 — $207,400 USD Zone 2 $158,900 — $186,700 USD Zone 3 $141,200 — $165,900 USD Zone 4 $123,600 — $145,200 USD

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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a creative and hands-on Silicon Photonics Engineer to drive the design and implementation of next-generation photonic integrated circuits. This role spans the full development cycle of silicon photonic devices and subsystems, from device concept generation and electromagnetic simulation to physical layout, tapeout support, and design verification. The ideal candidate is comfortable moving between theoretical modeling and practical implementation, with strong intuition for both photonic device physics and layout realization within foundry process constraints. Particularly, this position is focusing on efforts for complex switching circuit application. Responsibilities: Interacts with device, hardware, and system design teams to assist in overall development of photonic systems and devices. Supports foundry tape outs with photonic device design, design of experiments, layout, design verification, PDK development, and software development. Develops comprehensive documentation for tapeouts. Provides multi-disciplinary support to component and systems teams by resolving technical issues associated with components, parts, or systems. Applies quantitative analysis in determining root cause of highly technical problems and proposes, develops, and implements solutions for corrective action. Experience/Qualifications: Education: PhD or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or Physics. Experience: 5 years of relevant work or academic research experience in integrated photonics. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Strong computational and analytical skills applied to photonic device design and performance evaluation. In-depth knowledge of photonic devices, including performance metrics and testing techniques. Extensive experience with photonic design using commercial software platforms such as Lumerical simulation suite. Photonic layout experience using tools such as IPKISS, gdsfactory, or equivalent. Extensive experience with Python for scientific applications and data analysis. Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across technical and non-technical teams. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $139,800 — $164,300 USD Zone 2 $125,900 — $147,900 USD Zone 3 $111,800 — $131,400 USD Zone 4 $97,900 — $115,000 USD

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Palo Alto, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like Globa The Senior Validation Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing the methods and techniques to validate the performance of various electro-optical subsystems, drive measures in the Engineering environment, debug issues, and supervise larger quantity builds in manufacturing lFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Validation Engineer will be responsible for developing and implementing the methods and techniques to validate the performance of various electro-optical subsystems, drive measures in the Engineering environment, debug issues, and supervise larger quantity builds in manufacturing Responsibilities: Review electro-optical design from simple PCBA + Optical assemblies to more complex designs where multiple PCBA & optical parts work together. Including integration of optics, electronics, firmware, software, and thermal design. Identify key parameters to measure and methods for the specific measurements, in collaboration with the Design team. Write the full validation plan for the characterization of new designs, estimate time to complete measures on large quantities of devices. Design and run experiments to validate design functionality and performance: from building laboratory setups comprised of light sources, detector, switches; function generators, oscilloscopes, etc., to developing software scrips and algorithms to collect relevant data, perform data analysis and extract key performance parameters. Own the validation effort: supervise the measures, provide reports with expected yield indications for the operation team. Identify issues, provide detailed descriptions and help identify root cause, enable design and/or process engineer to identify fixes. Have a high awareness of milestones and impact of delay on overall program. Work with operations team / manufacturing to review build data and yield indication. Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or above in Engineering or physical science with 8+ years of industry experience, relevant to validating and testing optical systems. Experience working with optical and/or electrical test equipment such as power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), Oscilloscopes, function generators (AWG), vector network analyzer (VNA). Experience with high-speed electro-optical devices and test equipment, such as electro-optical modulators, RF detectors, pulsed lasers, and optical sampling oscilloscopes. Experience developing test methods and optimization, tuning/calibration algorithms. Ability to understand and write scripts to communicate and control instruments. Experience with Python is preferred. Experience with EDVT & Fast Fail methodology. Familiarity with programming CPUs to interface with FPGA's is a plus. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $176,500 — $207,400 USD Zone 2 $158,900 — $186,700 USD Zone 3 $141,200 — $165,900 USD Zone 4 $123,600 — $145,200 USD

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Milpitas, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Photonics Engineer to develop ultra-low-loss optical interface solutions between dissimilar, exploratory, waveguiding platforms. This role combines device concept development, optical simulation, and hands-on experimental validation to assess and mature new approaches for mode conversion and coupling. The successful candidate will combine creativity in photonic device design with strong engineering judgement, identifying solutions that are both high-performing and practical to deploy. Working closely with internal teams and expert external partners, they will help guide the development of advanced optical interfaces. We welcome applicants from both advanced industrial photonics environments and leading research groups who combine strong physical intuition with practical experimental and engineering judgement. Responsibilities: Develop and assess novel device concepts for ultra-low-loss optical coupling and mode conversion between dissimilar optical platforms. Use simulation and analytical tools to study optical propagation, modal behaviour, overlap, loss mechanisms, and sensitivity to design and fabrication tolerances. Apply tools such as BeamPROP, FDTD, or equivalent methods to evaluate candidate device concepts and guide design decisions. Design and execute experiments to validate device performance, coupling efficiency, mode conversion behaviour, and optical loss. Correlate modelling and experimental results to refine concepts, test assumptions, and build confidence in technical feasibility. Evaluate candidate solutions with consideration for robustness, manufacturability, packaging, and practical implementation constraints. Work closely with expert external partners to review technical options, assess results, and help mature promising device approaches. Collaborate across photonics, systems, and experimental teams to develop practical optical interface solutions for demanding applications Experience/Qualifications: Required PhD degree in photonics, optics, physics, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience. Significant experience in photonic device development, guided-wave optics, optical coupling, or integrated optical interface design. Strong understanding of mode conversion, mode control, and optical coupling between dissimilar waveguiding or photonic platforms. Experience with simulation tools such as BeamPROP, FDTD, eigenmode, BPM, or related methods for analysing propagation, modal behaviour, and coupling performance. Proven ability to use simulation to guide device design choices and interpret behaviour in complex optical interfaces. Hands-on experience designing and executing experiments to characterize optical coupling, insertion loss, and device performance. Strong experimental judgement and ability to troubleshoot complex photonic or optical measurements. Ability to assess technical feasibility while keeping practical implementation constraints in view. Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with internal teams and external technical partners Preferred Experience developing low-loss optical interface devices between fibre, waveguide, or integrated photonic platforms. Experience with advanced optical packaging, taper-based transitions, or coupling structures. Experience with optimisation methods or inverse design for photonic structures. Experience taking photonic device concepts from early-stage exploration through experimental proof of concept. Experience balancing innovation, performance, and manufacturability in photonic device development. Experience in advanced industrial photonics environments or high performing applied research groups. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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. Daresbury, United Kingdom £64,000 — £76,500 GBP

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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Optical Process Engineer will be responsible for process development and assembly build with quality for R&D and volume system integration and deployment at PsiQuantum. This role requires engineering disciplines in packaging, processing, and associated qualifications, a strong “can-do” attitude in a fast-paced environment, problem-solving, and excellent communication with teams across multiple disciplines Responsibilities: By working with the sub-assembly design and packaging engineering team, develop assembly process flows and build sub-assemblies for quantum computer (QC) subsystems with electronics and silicon photonics chips on PCBAs for both cryogenic and room-temperature vacuum systems. By working with a cross-functional team and suppliers, finalize the design and assembly process flow using DFM, DFQ, and FMEA tools to meet design targets and requirements set by the sub-system team. Deliver and verify equipment, tooling, and fixtures from suppliers with the support of the supply chain. Complete process development and buy-off, including process capability analysis and a report. Release the assembly process document, work instructions, and control plans in the systems with change controls; train, audit, and release the processes and controls to the operations team for volume assembly builds. Develop in-house processes with the Operations team and manage contractor manufacturing for external processes, and be responsible for process technical support. Experience/Qualifications: Preferred Skills & Experience: Experienced in data processing tools such as Python, MATLAB, and JMP. Experience working within opto-mechanical process teams with a proven track record to bring a product to volume (e.g., in semiconductor, datacom, telecom, optical communication industry). Familiarity with back-end semiconductor assembly processes, testing methodologies, and equipment, including die attach, wire-bonding, and AOI. Demonstrated ability to manage short deadlines and to follow a disciplined work process. Able to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to build relationships with multiple groups with strong communication skills to provide process perspective input during product development. A lead by example person, lead from the front attitude when all hands-on-deck situations arise, get involved in day-to-day tasks to assure peak performance and safe work environment for everyone. Provide guidance and training to technicians to enable R&D prototype line. Good team worker, brings in a positive attitude, and is always ready to help others. Qualifications: Master’s degree or higher in an applicable engineering discipline, such as Process Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or Applied Physics. 5+ years of experience applying engineering principles to solve complex opto-mechanical assembly process problems. Exposure to photonics sub-assembly with experience in semiconductor packaging and inspection equipment, processes, and material systems (die attach, wire bonding, optical coupling, flip chip, underfill, etc.). Familiar with key opto-mechanical packaging and assembly equipment, piece-part supplier base, and the quality system. Experience in design, analysis, and assembly of subsystems; built NPI pilot line, transferred process to operation, and supported manufacturing; supplier and contract manufacturing management experience is a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills; Self-starter. Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to provide technical leadership in ambiguous situations. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

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Milpitas, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: We are seeking a Senior Optical Fibre Engineer to develop and evaluate advanced optical fibre for high-performance optical systems. This role combines optical modelling, deep understanding of advanced speciality optical fibre behaviour and design tradeoffs, and hands-on experimental validation, including the measurement and verification of key fibre properties. The successful candidate will work with internal teams with diverse technical expertise, and external partners, to translate performance requirements into practical technical direction for advanced fibre technologies. We welcome candidates from both advanced industrial photonics environments and leading research groups who combine strong physical intuition with practical experimental and engineering judgement. Responsibilities: Use simulation and analytical tools to evaluate the behaviour and performance of advanced fibre designs and fibre-based optical systems. Assess modal properties, loss mechanisms, dispersion, coupling, and other key fibre characteristics relevant to demanding optical applications. Design and execute experiments to measure, verify, and interpret fibre properties and subsystem performance. Correlate simulation and experimental results to build understanding, validate assumptions, and guide development decisions. Work closely with external development partners to assess technical options, review results, and help steer fibre design and performance tradeoffs. Translate system or subsystem requirements into meaningful fibre performance targets and evaluation criteria. Collaborate across photonics, systems, and experimental teams to support integration of advanced fibre technologies into larger optical platforms. Contribute technical judgement to the down-selection, maturation, and validation of advanced fibre solutions Experience/Qualifications: Required PhD in photonics, optics, physics, engineering, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience. Significant experience in fibre optics, guided-wave photonics, or optical system development. Strong understanding of advanced and specialty optical fibre behaviour, including relevant modal, loss, dispersion, and coupling tradeoffs. Experience with optical simulation tools such as FDTD or related electromagnetic, waveguide, or propagation modelling methods. Ability to use simulation to guide practical design decisions and interpret behaviour in non-standard fibre systems. Hands-on experience designing and executing experiments to characterize optical or fibre properties. Experience analysing and reconciling modelling and experimental data. Ability to operate effectively in a hands-on R&D environment with a high degree of technical independence. Strong communication skills and ability to work productively with internal teams and external technical partners Preferred Experience with advanced or specialty fibre platforms. Experience working closely with fibre development, fabrication, or research groups. Experience in both modelling and experimental verification of fibre or waveguide performance. Familiarity with demanding optical system environments where specific parameters, such as low loss take priority in trade-off scenarios. Experience translating early-stage optical concepts into robust experimental or engineering outcomes. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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. Daresbury, United Kingdom £64,000 — £76,500 GBP

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Daresbury, England
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing highly complex optomechanical and optoelectronic packages. You will work closely with photonics, packaging, process, test, quality, supply chain, and external manufacturing partners to translate architecture and requirements into buildable, manufacturable, and verifiable package designs. Strong design skills incorporating mechanics of materials, thermodynamics, electronics integration, optical alignment, and precision design principles are a must. Responsibilities: Ownership of package and subassembly designs from prototype through production readiness. Expertise in Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, and supplier-ready build documentation. Expertise with GD&T for precision optomechanical interfaces, datums, fixtures, and inspection plans. Expertise with tolerance analysis methods for optical alignment, mechanical stack-up, FAU attach, and package interfaces. Generate and maintain process flow documentation, build travelers, and assembly sequence definition. Conduct DFMEA, PFMEA, CTQ mapping, and risk analysis heat maps for package and process development. Fixture design & fabrication for alignment, attach, metrology, handling, and production build support. Test set-up design & fabrication for optical, mechanical, thermal, and process verification activities. Generate & maintain BOM’s, build standards, material callouts, and configuration-controlled package documentation. Generate & maintain Specification & Drawing Trees for package, subassembly, fixture, and supplier documentation. Ability to execute basic structural, thermal, warpage, and tolerance analyses to down-select designs and reduce build risk. Comfortable with PDM / Arena, ECO discipline, drawing release, supplier documentation packages, and revision control. Experience/Qualifications: Strong communication & interpersonal skills across engineering, operations, quality, and supplier teams. Willingness to support colleagues and external partners to achieve schedule, quality, and build-readiness objectives. Exercises independent judgement in resolving design, interface, and manufacturability tradeoffs. Continuous learning mindset with interest in photonics packaging, process development, and production scale-up. Execution of deliverables against schedule & quality targets in a fast-moving productization environment. Experience with subcontractor management, supplier technical coordination, and manufacturing partner support. Master’s Degree or above in Mechanical Engineering, Optomechanical Engineering, Packaging Engineering, or a relevant discipline. 5 years of experience, with a focus on optomechanical design, optoelectronic packaging, photonics packaging, or precision mechanical systems. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $167,800 — $197,200 USD Zone 2 $151,100 — $177,500 USD Zone 3 $134,300 — $157,800 USD Zone 4 $117,500 — $138,000 USD

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Palo Alto, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: Quantum computing promises to solve many important problems that could never be solved on any conventional computer. At PsiQuantum we’re building a general-purpose silicon photonic quantum computer to tackle these very problems. We are seeking a senior API & Workflow Platform Architect to design and scale the integration architecture that connects our photonic IC (PIC), passive, and active IC design toolchains. Our engineering workflows span schematic capture, layout, DRC/LVS, EM simulation, optical modeling, process modeling, packaging co-design, and silicon validation. These flows rely on a combination of commercial EDA tools, in-house solvers, Python-based automation, and data pipelines. An ideal candidate is a systems-minded API and workflow architect who thrives at the intersection of SW engineering and advanced hardware design environments (photonics, semiconductor, or EDA toolchains). They bring deep experience designing and governing APIs across heterogeneous systems—proprietary CAD tools, simulation engines, layout databases, EM/optical solvers, test platforms, and CI/CD pipelines—while defining canonical data models that preserve design intent and traceability from schematic through layout, extraction, verification, and tape-out. They are equally comfortable writing production-grade Python services and debating schema versioning strategy, event-driven orchestration, or data lineage requirements. The ideal candidate combines architectural rigor with pragmatism: able to reduce toolchain chaos into scalable, observable, and secure integration platforms that enable automation, reproducibility, and rapid innovation across PIC, passive, and active IC design teams. Above all, they think in systems, communicate clearly across software and device engineering teams, and build platforms that others are excited to adopt. Responsibilities: Key member of the software solutions team responsible for developing and deploying software for test systems, product platforms and manufacturing data management. Design and standardize APIs enabling interoperability between EDA tools, in-house photonic solvers, PDK infrastructure, and CI/CD systems (Gitlab is a plus). Build and maintain middleware/adapters for commercial and proprietary tools with inconsistent or limited APIs. Establish API versioning, schema validation, and backward compatibility strategies to support evolving toolchains without breaking downstream flows. Implement observability and traceability mechanisms (logging, metrics, lineage tracking) to ensure reproducibility and auditability of design runs. Collaborate with device, layout, and simulation engineers to translate domain requirements into robust platform abstractions. Experience/Qualifications: Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or related technical field. 7+ years of software engineering experience, with significant exposure to systems integration or platform architecture. Proven experience designing and governing APIs (REST, gRPC, event-driven architectures) in complex, multi-tool environments. Familiarity with data interchange formats (protocol buffers, avro, etc.) Experience integrating with data platforms (DataBricks, Tableau, etc.) Strong programming skills in Python (required) and at least one systems or backend language (Go, C++, Java, Rust, or similar). Experience integrating heterogeneous tools, including proprietary or vendor software with limited or inconsistent APIs. Demonstrated experience defining canonical data models and managing schema/versioning strategy. Familiarity with CI/CD systems, containerization (Docker), and orchestration platforms (e.g., Kubernetes or equivalent). Experience implementing logging, monitoring, and observability for distributed systems. Strong understanding of software architecture principles: modularity, loose coupling, scalability, reliability. Experience working in engineering-heavy domains (EDA, semiconductor, hardware, scientific computing, or similar). Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences. Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail-oriented problem-solving skills. Proven track record of impactful results. Ability to work independently with limited direction. Demonstrated ability to lead and juggle multiple priorities and deliver against a schedule. Demonstrated interest in quantum computing. Ability to contribute to a fast-paced start-up environment. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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. U.S. Base Pay Range $165,000 — $185,000 USD Bay Area Pay Range $180,000 — $200,000 USD

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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Position summary: PsiQuantum is seeking a Senior Integrated Photonics Engineer – Active Devices and Circuits to help develop active components and circuits for the world’s first fault-tolerant quantum computer. The hiring level and scope for this role will be calibrated to the selected candidate’s experience and strengths. Candidates with relevant PhD/postdoctoral exposure, as well as those with additional industry experience, are encouraged to apply. The candidate will independently own photonic integration with Foundry Engineering and Test and Measurement teams. This role lies at the intersection of teams and is responsible for ensuring accurate testing and rapid analysis of high-volume photonic device data. A successful candidate is expected to have hands-on experience and knowledge in active photonic technologies such as electro-optic phase shifters, switches, modulators, and related components. Responsibilities • Take a leading role planning and validating high-volume tests with Foundry and Test teams • Analyze measurement data and interpret analysis results to understand and improve components and circuits • Develop new test methods for active photonic components when needed • Develop new automated analysis methods and improve existing data analysis infrastructure • Contribute to photonic tapeouts, including design/ simulation of novel integrated photonic devices, hands-on layout, DOE design and interfacing with stakeholders such as packaging and electronic driver designers. Qualifications • PhD with relevant exposure to integrated photonics and electro-optic devices required; 3+ years of industry experience in integrated photonics • Deep expertise in integrated photonic devices, including both passive and active components with a strong focus on electro-optic phase shifters and modulators. • Experience coordinating wafer level tests and data analysis across multiple stakeholders• Experience in the design and modeling of photonic and electro-optic components using industry-standard tools such as Ansys Lumerical,Tidy3D, COMSOL Multiphysics, Meep, etc. • Knowledge of modeling photonic circuits (Lumerical Interconnect, SAX etc) • Experience with photonic tapeouts and layout using script-based layout tools (eg.,GDSFactory, Kfactory) and design for test methodology (DFT) • Expertise in characterization of integrated passive and active photonic components; hands-on experience with high-speed characterization techniques (S-parameters, Vpi measurements). Familiarity with lab equipment such as as oscilloscopes, signal generators, VNAs,high-speed probes, and related RF/photonic test setups. • Proficient in programming with Python • Strong data analysis skills, including smart visualization and using data to inform decision making. • Collaborative in a multi-disciplinary startup environment • Ability to work independently with limited direction • Experience with project planning and management • Proven team player [We are open to adjusting the compensation to experience level] PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $167,800 — $197,200 USD Zone 2 $151,100 — $177,500 USD Zone 3 $134,300 — $157,800 USD Zone 4 $117,500 — $138,000 USD

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Palo Alto, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: As an integral part of the team developing a photonic quantum computer, the Hardware Senior Test Automation Engineer, Photonics" will be responsible for leading test automation and test station development for the electro-optical components. This includes identifying required instrumentation, designing and building the test station, developing the software and methods required for automated testing calibration procedures, and acquiring data from various electrical, optical and electro-optical systems. Responsibilities: Lead the team designing, building, and validating electro-optical test stations in collaboration with Validation engineers. Deliver test station to both Engineering and Operations teams. Define test station features and capabilities to match requirements. Select the instrumentation and other needed devices that are required to make measurements on subassemblies, such as lasers, detectors, optical switches, function generators, and oscilloscopes. Manage equipment sourcing and station assembly and streamline the assembly process for ease of manufacturing. Develop optimized software scripts to automate test measurements, data analysis, and device characterization. The test software should be designed to scale up from 1 to N DUTs Analyze test data to extract key performance parameters, and create reports on production yields, and failure trends. Store acquired data and associated analysis results in a designated database Build code using object-oriented programming design principles, in order to optimize code reuse and reduce errors Review test station performance over time, and explore enhancements such as test time reduction. Write operator work instructions and training procedures, and work with the Operations team to ensure a smooth transition to production and 24/7 testing. Experience/Qualifications: Master’s degree in engineering, computer physical science, or equivalent degrees, or 6+ years of industry experience. Experienced with interfacing and automating optical hardware test equipment, including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzers (OSA), oscilloscopes, function generators (AWG), and vector network analyzers (VNA). Experienced in developing test methods such as tuning/calibration algorithms. Proficiency in Python, including the principles of object-oriented programming, for automating data collection and data analysis. Experienced in leveraging AI to resolve common problems and to develop code. Knowledgeable in the sourcing of test equipment and electronics, and the testing of optical assemblies, and electronics. Experienced in the design and testing of high-speed electro-optical systems such as line cards used in telecommunications equipment or similar. The candidate should have technical project management experience Experience with manufacturing execution systems (MES) and SQL is preferred. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges 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. U.S. Base Pay Range $155,000 — $180,000 USD Bay Area Pay Range $180,000 — $200,000 USD

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Milpitas, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is seeking an experienced test engineer for our Test & Measurement (“T&M”) team in our NY office. The T&M team is responsible for our functional yield and test development, including foundry enablement and infrastructure. This role will be for an independent contributor working on hardware, software, data analysis and fab systems to support in line and end of line optical and electrical testing for our leading-edge devices, as well as the associated data analysis and systems. Candidates will be responsible for fab enablement, test planning, upgrades, and matching between on and offsite capabilities. This will also include some light database and programming work, as well as recipe development. Some remote support of experiments in the main (California) test site will also be part of the work. Test engineers work cross-functionally with multiple teams, and candidates should feel comfortable with a role that includes significant cross functional alignment. Responsibilities: Set up onsite photonic IC characterization or extensive optics, FA or related experience Electrical test setup Photonic and electrical testing setup, recipe build, and analysis (remote) Data analysis, programming, and local improvements are needed Onsite engineering support for tool matching, recipe creation, and tool updates Work with vendors on tool capabilities, speedup, and improvements Experience/Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or Physics. Advanced degrees are welcome. Experience in photonic test or characterization, with fiber and PIC testing strongly preferred Experience with test system programming, with Python development experience strongly preferred Experience working with engineers and technologists in R&D and NPI environments Desired Experience/Qualifications: Familiarity with many of the following: PIC design and reliability , semiconductor subsystems, fiber systems and testing, reliability testing, advanced testing, RF and DC probe card design , or cryogenic test systems Prior quantum photonic test experience or wafer scale photonics test is highly encouraged PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position is located within the Zone 3 ( Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento ) salary range. Actual compensation within the stated salary range will depend on a variety of factors, including a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can provide additional information about the compensation for this role during the hiring process. This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on role or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The estimated annual base salary range for this role in Albany, New York is: Zone 3 $121,500 — $142,700 USD

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New York
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: At PsiQuantum, we are developing and testing prototype modules that will scale into a datacenter-sized, fault-tolerant quantum computer. These modules and subsystems require regular calibration to ensure reliable generation of single photons and entangled states that underpin our quantum computing architecture. This role focuses on developing system-level calibration strategies for electro-optic components and subsystems, working across hardware, firmware, and software boundaries to ensure performance, reliability, and scalability. Role Overview Own and drive the end-to-end calibration strategy for electro-optic subsystems, from early concept through system integration and deployment, with a focus on uptime, scalability, and operational efficiency. Why is this role unique? This role has direct influence on how calibration is architected as a scalable system function. It shapes how electro-optic subsystems behave in production environments where uptime, automation, and repeatability are critical. In addition, it requires working across numerous engineering teams. What success looks like? Success in this role means: Identifying and de-risking critical calibration dependencies early in development Reducing calibration time and minimizing impact on system uptime Delivering robust, automated calibration routines that integrate cleanly into the system software stack Over time, this work establishes scalable calibration frameworks that support high-availability quantum computing systems. Responsibilities: System Calibration Strategy Consolidate and structure all calibration and operational information for our components and sub-assemblies involving electro-optic devices Lead system-level calibration risk analysis and mitigation planning across hardware, firmware, and software interfaces Develop requirements for hardware, firmware, and software teams to meet uptime and performance targets Own and optimize calibration strategy against uptime requirements Modeling & Analysis Develop modeling and analytical tools to understand how component-level electro-optic calibrations behave and interact when integrated into the full system Track calibration time estimates and actuals to model our system’s uptime and identify areas requiring optimization Integration & Execution Conduct prototyping of calibrations on benchtop setups Specify test requirements to validate and de-risk calibrations at various levels of integration testing Write control software to implement calibration procedures in our software stack Cross-Functional Leadership Lead ad-hoc cross-functional working groups to collaboratively develop and refine high-risk calibrations Partner with other system calibration engineers and software engineering teams to integrate calibrations into executable routines Lead system-level validation support by providing system-level context, debugging support, and root-cause analysis during prototyping and integration Experience/Qualifications: M.S. with 5+ years of industry experience or Ph.D. with 3+ years of industry experience in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline Experience developing and integrating complex systems spanning optical and electronic hardware, firmware, software, and data acquisition, including cross-functional collaboration Hands-on experience designing, characterizing, or calibrating electro-optic devices and systems Experience developing and integrating complex systems across optical/electronic hardware, firmware, and software, including cross-functional collaboration Proven ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear requirements, models, or system frameworks Preferred Qualifications Experience with integrated photonics, RF systems, or high-speed optical switching Experience developing or scaling calibration procedures in complex experimental or production systems where scale and high reliability matter Experience with system-level modeling, uptime analysis, or performance optimization Track record of leading cross-functional technical efforts or driving alignment across teams Experience documenting system architectures, experimental processes, or hardware designs in a structured and scalable way Demonstrated interest in quantum computing or related advanced technologies Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $182,200 — $214,100 USD Zone 2 $164,000 — $192,700 USD Zone 3 $145,800 — $171,300 USD Zone 4 $127,600 — $149,900 USD

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Milpitas, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Electro-Optic System Design Engineer is a hands-on role which drives and supports design and execution of electro-optic systems. This engineer will work in the System Design team and collaborate cross-functionally to design and deliver working boxes. Responsibilities: Define design requirements for boxes to meet System Architecture system specifications. Lead the design, development, and qualification of boxes to meet these requirements. Work with cross-functional teams to execute designs. Work as both the box design lead and TPM to deliver working box designs - requires excellent interpersonal and organizational skills. Develop a deep understanding of system functionality, PIC and EIC functionality, thermal requirements, fiber network requirements in current and future systems. Define test specifications and work closely with Build Process and Validation teams. Python scripting, calling Controls SW APIs / drivers to control lab equipment and proprietary systems. Adapt to new challenges and develop new skills to suit the task at hand. Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Experience/Qualifications: Required: M.S. or PhD in Physics, Optical or Electrical Engineering with 5+ years industry experience. 5+ years industry experience designing, validating and testing electro-optic systems. Expertise in cross-functional product development. Experience designing fiber optic systems, working with photonic integrated circuits (PICs) and fiber networking. Successful delivery of electro-optic products to production. Successful integration of products into complex systems. Experience working with optical test equipment including power meters, optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), optical spectrum analyzer (OSA). Strong organizational skills, excellent communication skills, attention to detail and ability to multitask. Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail oriented problem-solving skill. Ability to work independently with limited direction. Preferred Skills & Experience: Experience with vacuum systems. Optical simulations. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $167,800 — $197,200 USD Zone 2 $151,100 — $177,500 USD Zone 3 $134,300 — $157,800 USD Zone 4 $117,500 — $138,000 USD

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Milpitas, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: PsiQuantum is searching for a highly motivated, excellent CAD Engineer to join the Electronic-ICTeam. The successful candidate will have solid EE background with an in-depth understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone whit experience writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies! A strong background in Skill, Perl and Python are needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. Responsibilities: Maintain and support design databases, data integrity, and version control systems (e.g., IC Manage, Cliosoft, or similar). Install, configure, and support foundry PDKs. Develop automation using Perl, Python, and Cadence SKILL. Own and maintain the custom design environment used by custom schematic and mask designers. Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including: Virtuoso ADE, ADS various simulation environments HSPICE and other simulation tools Verilog / System Verilog flows Maintain and improve the cloud-based design environment, including compute infrastructure and user workflows. Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, solve bugs, improve usability, etc. Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies. Troubleshoot and resolve design environment issues to ensure high team productivity Experience/Qualifications: B.S. (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years’ experience. A basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design. Excellent programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills. Experience with version control and design data management systems. Experience with Perl, Cadence SKILL, Python. Great communication skills. Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $150,800 — $177,200 USD Zone 2 $135,700 — $159,500 USD Zone 3 $120,700 — $141,800 USD Zone 4 $105,500 — $124,000 USD

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Palo Alto, California
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PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers—machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry—including partners like GlobalFoundries—we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining—and that now is the time to scale. PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies—including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical—to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift—and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. Come join us. Job Summary: The Senior Director, U.S. National Security Partnerships, will lead PsiQuantum’s efforts to position the company for sustained collaboration with the Department of War (DoW), the Intelligence Community (IC), and private sector companies in the national security ecosystem. To advance these objectives, this executive will have the ability to identify, shape, and execute high-value collaborations that advance PsiQuantum’s national security partnerships, enhance PsiQuantum’s reputation as a trusted leader in fault-tolerant quantum computing, and align with the company’s long-term business objectives. This role includes the primary company responsibility for building and maintaining relationships with senior national security agency officials and teams. Success in this position requires a deep understanding of how best to engage policy officials, military services, acquisition organizations, operational commands, and research laboratories to translate PsiQuantum’s fault-tolerant quantum computing capabilities into long-term partnerships that support America’s national security. The executive will serve as a trusted advisor to PsiQuantum’s leadership on government acquisition strategy, working closely with the engineering, product, finance, legal, contracts, communications, and government affairs teams. Effective collaboration with internal teams to translate complex frontier technologies into operational national security applications is critical to the success of this role. Responsibilities: Lead PsiQuantum’s strategy and execution efforts with DoW and IC stakeholders, as well as generate revenue opportunities and partnerships with private sector stakeholders in the national security ecosystem. Identify, shape, and secure strategic funding opportunities, including award contracts and other collaborative vehicles aligned with PsiQuantum’s technological roadmap and business objectives. Build, qualify, and manage a pipeline of funding opportunities, including contract awards, by clearly articulating PsiQuantum’s approach and the advantage of fault-tolerant quantum computing. Develop and maintain relationships with critical U.S. Government stakeholders and partner companies in the national security space. Understand and communicate PsiQuantum’s value to customers and partners, as well as current and future products and capabilities, against the backdrop of the competitive landscape in quantum computing. Work across PsiQuantum’s engineering, applications, solutions, product, and public sector teams to translate external R&D opportunities into actionable plans. Provide strategic input to PsiQuantum internal teams based on relationships and insights from the U.S. Government and private sector partners in the national security ecosystem. Maintain disciplined pipeline forecasting, opportunity and partnership prioritization, and internal reporting. Experience/Qualifications: Required: Minimum of 7-10 years of relevant government experience with acquisition, requirements development, major defense program management, or budgeting with U.S. national security agencies. Knowledge of and experience working with DoW research laboratories, science and technology organizations, Program Executive Offices, Major Defense Acquisition Programs, or other stakeholder organizations. Experience in the technical, programmatic, and operational challenges of developing, deploying, and sustaining complex technologies, hardware and software. Demonstrated success identifying, shaping, and winning government-funded programs or strategic partnerships. Ability to identify, establish, and leverage key relationships with senior level officials and private sector stakeholders within the national security ecosystem. Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience presenting to senior executives and customers; ability to translate complex topics, convince, and inspire through the written and spoken word. Capable of succeeding in a fast-paced, dynamic, and creative environment. Ability to travel required. Preferred active TS/SCI Clearance. Preferred Qualifications: Understanding of U.S. Government approach and adoption of frontier technologies. Demonstrated performance of successfully working across functions for shared objectives. Understanding semiconductors, chemistry, physics, and/or quantum technologies is valued. Experience working within an U.S. Government acquisition organization, DoW military laboratories, or equivalent experience in the private sector collaborating with those organizations. Highly self-directed, with the ability to operate independently and create structure, priorities, and momentum in an emerging technology space. PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws. Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to recruiting@psiquantum.com . We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies. Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process. Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. The e s timated annual base salary range for this role is: Zone 1 $240,300 — $282,400 USD Zone 2 $216,300 — $254,200 USD Zone 3 $192,300 — $225,900 USD Zone 4 $168,300 — $197,700 USD

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