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Principal Optical Fiber Architect

Milpitas, California, United States💼 Full-time💰 $240,000–$240,000🗓 2026-07-20 → 2026-07-31

Core

Leads the Optical Distribution Network (ODN) design and integration for million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems based on silicon photonics.

Role type

Principal Optical Fiber Architect

Builds

Fiber networks and hardware supporting quantum computing systems

Domain

Quantum computing / Silicon photonics / Optical engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features | infrastructure

Required skills

Fiber optics design, ultra-low-loss link architecture, thermal drift mitigation, fiber routing and splicing, optical test equipment operation, Python scripting, system validation, BOM management

Preferred skills

Experience transitioning from R&D to product development, vendor qualification for quantum components

Technologies

Python, Optical backscatter reflectometers (OBR), Optical spectrum analyzer (OSA), Power meters

Responsibilities

Define end-to-end system fiber link architecture connecting subsystems, PICs and control systems; Establish design principles for ultra-low-loss links, length stability, phase and polarization stability; Address thermal drift, vibration sensitivity, and mechanical stability across fiber networks; Define guidelines for fiber routing, splicing, connectorization, cleanliness, and handling; Lead build and test prototypes, maintain a BOM; Lead validation tests plans and deliver proof of concept to productization

Seniority

Principal, hands-on IC with strategic design leadership

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