Spectroscopy Scientist

Are you that rare person who excels at managing the hearts and minds of a team while also being versed in quantum technologies? Do you thrive on building high-performance teams as well as bringing scientific innovation through to product delivery? Do you move seamlessly from high level architecture discussions to coaching team leads to identifying potential risks in a development schedule? Are you comfortable pivoting when needed? Do you enjoy working at the nexus of people and cutting-edge technology? If you answered yes to these questions (or most of them), we’re looking for you to join us at Photonic! TheQuantum Processors team is an integral part of the Research & Development department at Photonic, where we’re focused on building scalable, fault-tolerant quantum computers based on photonically-linked silicon spins. In this role, you’ll manage a highly collaborative and multi-disciplinary team of scientists and quantum engineers responsible for qubit development, networking, and complete quantum systems. You may have some expertise in superconducting, ion/atom, or defect centre qubits. (We know it’s unlikely you’ll have domain expertise in all of these areas, so we hope you consider applying if you’re awesome at people management and have worked with quantum technologies before.) Please include a cover letter with your resume (in one file) describing how you would be a great fit at Photonic and what attributes you could bring to our growing team. WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO Manage one or more teams within the quantum processors group, providing both people and technical leadership, promoting a high-performance, results-driven environment  Drive fast feedback loops by deeply engaging with the technical team, with rapid decision-making for fast and high-quality R&D and system integration Manage resource allocation effectively across projects and teams Attract, develop, motivate, and retain top talent for the quantum processors teams Work with the Program Managers and Director, Quantum Processors to drive alignment across multiple teams, meeting product roadmap deliverables and key technical milestones Work with the team to support Photonic’s Intellectual Property (IP) strategy Ensure that the quantum processors team provides technical assistance to other departments  Support technical evaluation of design requirements /constraints and guide teams in developing concepts, evaluating risks, and making effective and timely design decisions  Ensure the cross-compatibility between parts and processes throughout the design process Provide cross training opportunities for team members and support internal growth SOME ATTRIBUTES YOU COULD BRING TO OUR TEAM 5 years of people leadership in R&D within a company that develops, manufactures, and sells complex technology solutions  Demonstrated ability to lead research teams to high-quality decisions and outputs Advanced degree (MSc or PhD) in physics or mathematics A background in quantum information with an interest in experimental quantum computing, quantum optics, and/or spin physics Experience with quantum architecture design best practices  Experience in setting and scaling the research and development function, with the proven ability to attract, inspire, motivate, and retain top tier diverse talent.  Outstanding teamwork skills  Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills  WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US Get involved with a quantum startup company set to redefine computing Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day Inclusive company culture Competitive salary, benefits (including life insurance, extended health, dental, long term disability, and a flexible spending account), and potential upside The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. If you feel your experience is close to what we've described, but you might not meet all the requirements, please still apply! We are also committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know. About Photonic Based in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, Photonic is at the forefront of designing next-generation quantum technologies in silicon. Photonic's breakthrough results with silicon have upended many conventional assumptions in quantum computing. With record-setting qubit performance, telecom networking, and silicon’s manufacturing scale, Photonic’s silicon spin qubits materialize solutions for previously intractable problems –and unlock solutions for tomorrow’s problem sets.