Photonic Research Scientist

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Your Role
Irreversible is looking for experts in quantum optics and photonics to work on theoretical and experimental aspects of emergent optics-based computing platforms and investigate their applications. Our R&D team is interested in hearing from high-caliber scientists excited to contribute to research and development in cutting edge low-energy consumption AI chips.

What You'll Do

• Work alongside peers who have unique and creative backgrounds in physics, computer science, mathematics, and engineering

• Continually learn through your work and active engagement with the academic community 

• Engage in knowledge transfer on quantum optics and photonics to teammates working in the broader field of analog information processing

• Design and lay out high-quality photonic integrated circuit blocks, ensuring verification and documentation at each step.

• Propose and implement design strategies to optimize area, speed, and power consumption.

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of software models.

• Provide support in lab testing and characterization of the circuits.

• Perform simulations and benchmarking and present to and learn from collaborators

• Take part in crafting reports, drafting patents, authoring publications, and attending conferences

What You'll Bring

• A PhD or equivalent experience with a research focus on theoretical, computational, or experimental quantum optics

• Passion for the field of advanced analog computing and artificial intelligence

• Strong expertise and demonstrated research experience in quantum optics; solid background knowledge in the quantum theory of light, including its key concepts, such as Fock space, quantum coherence, quantum noise, squeezed vacuum states, entangled states, quadrature operators, phase space representations of quantum states of light (e.g. Wigner distribution, P representations, etc.), homodyne measurement, non-linear quantum optics, the theory of open quantum systems, master equations, and stochastic processes and their modeling with stochastic differential equations

• A strong track record in research demonstrated by peer reviewed publications and top-tier conference presentations

• Experience with photonic design software (e.g. Lumerical, KLayout, or equivalent software). 

• The ability to work well with others towards a common goal

• Research independence: the ability to take responsibility and initiative to conduct your research as required in working towards the common goal 

• Experience with Unix/Linux and strong programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++), and software development tools (e.g. GitHub) is an asset

• Experience in experimental quantum optics and photonics is an asset

About Irreversible
Irréversible is a dynamic startup with a proven team drawing inspiration from physics to design next-generation AI processors. The company has roots in multiple deep-tech ecosystems across Canada and is headquartered at Espace Quantique 1 in the heart of Sherbrooke’s innovation zone. Irréversible develops energy-efficient integrated circuits for solving stochastic differential equations (SDE) using quantum and electronic engineering. SDEs describe various real-world phenomena within science and engineering. Now they are propelling artificial intelligence to a new era where highly-optimized chips are poised to revolutionize generative AI. Irréversible offers unique deep-tech career opportunities through advanced internships, full-time positions, and a steadfast investment in our team’s expertise. Working at Irréversible means applying your thinking and skills to tackle exciting and relevant challenges in the fields of AI, high-performance computing, hardware design, electronics, and photonics. 

Join Our Team!

You will have a chance to be part of a diverse and collaborative team and enjoy perks including the eligibility to take part in our stock options plan, comprehensive health and wellness benefits, extended long weekends, social events, and flexible work from home options.