About the job

Nu Quantum is creating the Entanglement Fabric for quantum computing scale-out, aiming to enable data centre-scale quantum computing by connecting quantum processors. As a Photonics Design Engineer, you will design and optimise integrated photonic components critical to scalable quantum systems, collaborating closely with quantum photonics scientists, fabrication partners, packaging engineers, and test teams to develop robust building blocks such as waveguides, couplers, modulators, and switch networks. Your responsibilities include performing detailed simulations and modelling using tools like Lumerical and GDSFactory, ensuring design-for-manufacture compatibility, maintaining design libraries and PDKs, analysing experimental data to validate models and improve designs, and working cross-functionally to develop fully integrated switch networks. Candidates should have a postgraduate-level qualification in Photonics, Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, proven experience in photonic device design and simulation for platforms like silicon, silicon nitride, lithium niobate, or III-V, proficiency with photonic simulation software and layout tools, strong understanding of integrated optics and electro-optic devices, programming skills in Python or MATLAB, excellent problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. Experience in quantum photonics, photonic packaging, Design for Test (DfT), Design for Manufacturing (DfM), and PIC characterisation is desirable. Benefits include flexible working options, private medical and dental cover, a one-month paid sabbatical after four years, an on-site gym, generous leave policies including 28 days annual leave plus UK public holidays, enhanced family leave, and visa sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.