
Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners. The company is also advancing the field of quantum machine learning (QML) through the development of PennyLane, an open-source project that has become a leading software library among quantum researchers and developers. Xanadu is bringing together exceptional minds from around the world to build something extraordinary. Learn more at xanadu.ai

Xanadu Quantum Technologies Inc. is a Canadian quantum technology company, and one of the world's leading photonic quantum hardware providers. Founded in 2016, Xanadu's mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere. To achieve this mission, the company has taken a full-stack approach and builds hardware, software, and pursues state-of-the-art research with select partners. The company is also advancing the field of quantum machine learning (QML) through the development of PennyLane, an open-source project that has become a leading software library among quantum researchers and developers. Xanadu is bringing together exceptional minds from around the world to build something extraordinary. Learn more at xanadu.ai
Founded: 2016
Headquarters: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Focus: Photonic quantum computing hardware, software, simulators, and applications
Notable product / project: PennyLane (open-source quantum ML library)
Reported funding: Multiple rounds; reported ~$275M total, including a $100M round
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Making quantum computing systems and software accessible and useful for researchers and developers, with emphasis on photonic approaches and quantum machine learning.
2016
Computer Hardware Manufacturing
$100,000,000
Reported Series B announced May 25, 2021
$100,000,000
Reported Series C in Nov 2022
“Backed by a mix of venture capital firms and government/strategic funds including Georgian, Bessemer Venture Partners, OMERS Ventures, Tiger Global, BDC, FedDev and the Strategic Innovation Fund”
About Xanadu Xanadu’s mission is to build quantum computers that are useful and available to people everywhere.
At Xanadu, we are learners, innovators, researchers, collaborators and problem solvers. We are creating something that has never been built before. What we are doing is extremely hard, the classic moon shot. Few people in their life will be able to be a part of something like this, where if we are successful, the technologies we develop will solve some of the world’s most challenging problems and literally change the world. And that is something to be excited about!
Your Role And Responsibilities We are looking for an experienced and driven ASIC Engineer to join our hardware team and contribute to the development of cutting-edge photonic quantum computing systems. If you thrive on tackling complex challenges at the intersection of high-speed analog, high voltage, and advanced semiconductor technologies, we want to hear from you!
This isn't your typical analog design job. We are building state-of-the-art photonic quantum computers, and this role is critical to controlling and reading out our core hardware. As our Senior Analog IC Design Engineer, you will own the entire lifecycle of custom ASICs built to operate in truly demanding environments. You will be solving unique challenges at the intersection of high-speed (<10ns) and high-voltage (up to 100V) design. Critical blocks in the circuits you design will include transimpedance amplifiers and high-voltage amplifiers and drivers.
Key Responsibilities
Basic Qualifications And Experience- Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in analog or mixed-signal ASIC/IC design.
Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.
At Xanadu, we are committed to building an inclusive, safe, and equitable culture and fostering an environment where our employees feel included, valued, and heard. We are committed to meeting the needs of all individuals and support a barrier-free workplace. Should you require accommodations at any point during the recruitment process please contact Recruiting at recruiting@xanadu.ai.
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Full-Cycle Expertise: A proven track record of taking complex designs from initial concept to tested silicon in a lab environment. Technical Mastery: Deep experience designing challenging analog circuits, specifically with high-speed (e.g., <10ns) OR high-voltage (e.g., 50V-100V) constraints. (Expertise in both is a major plus).- Process Versatility: Professional design experience across multiple semiconductor process nodes (e.g., CMOS, BiCMOS, BCD, SOI, GaN).
Tool Proficiency: Fluency with industry-standard EDA tools (Cadence environment is strongly preferred).
Education: A Bachelor's or Master's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
Communication: A strong desire to deliver high quality technical documentation across different formats Preferred Qualifications And Experience
Photonics Experience: Familiarity with photodetectors, optical modulators, or their interface electronics.
Advanced Processes: Experience with RF Analog, High Voltage SOI or GaN
Advanced Education: A Ph.D. focused on a relevant IC design topic.
DACs: Demonstrated experience designing and verifying various DAC architectures