# Lead Integrated Photonics Simulation and Layout Engineer at IonQ

- Company: IonQ
- What the company does: IonQ delivers trapped ion quantum computing systems, cloud access, and enterprise solutions for real-world quantum applications. Backed by NEA, SoftBank VF and GV.
- Company website: https://ionq.com/
- Type: Startups
- Level: Senior
- Location: Remote, US
- Work setup: Remote
- Posted: 2026-08-21
- Apply by: 2026-10-12
- Apply: https://job-boards.greenhouse.io/ionq/jobs/6146879004
- Page: https://www.1752.vc/careers/jobs/ionq-lead-integrated-photonics-simulation-and-layout-engineer/

## About the role

We are looking for a Lead Integrated Photonic Simulation & Layout Engineer. In this role, you'll be part of a cross-functional team whose mission is to lead IonQ on its journey to build the world's best quantum computers to solve the world's most complex problems.

## What they're looking for

- A PhD in electrical engineering, physics, or a related field, or equivalent experience
- Experience designing devices in diamond photonics, thin-film lithium niobate, or ion trap photonics platforms, and proficiency with photonic simulation tools (e.g., Lumerical, Tidy3D, or COMSOL)
- Extensive hands-on experience generating layout for integrated photonic circuits, including ownership of full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries
- Deep expertise with Python-based photonic layout tools (e.g., KLayout, gdsfactory, or Luceda IPKISS) and PDK development workflows
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a track record of collaborating effectively across design, fabrication, and test teams

Tags: Research & Development