• Conduct independent and team-based research to develop and advance key components of a wide-area, heterogeneous quantum network • Lead the design, simulation, and optimization of integrated photonic devices and circuits tailored for quantum information processing, sensing, and communication applications • Design photonic circuits that support quantum algorithms and protocols, ensuring high fidelity and scalability of quantum systems • Interface integrated photonics with light sources, detectors, and control systems, contributing to the development of robust, scalable quantum devices • Contribute to system-level design and optimization for efficient data transfer, processing, and quantum entanglement in integrated photonics setups • Support photonic tape-out process for integrated photonic circuits, coordinating with fabrication teams to ensure that designs meet specifications and are optimized for fabrication at leading-edge photonic foundries • Directly participate in the design and testing of integrated photonic devices, including working with photonic simulation software (e.g. Ansys Lumerical, COMSOL, or similar) performance optimization • Use layout software (e.g. GDSFactory, KLayout, or similar) to design integrated photonic circuits • Design integrated photonic devices and systems with an emphasis on scalability, reliability, and manufacturability, ensuring compatibility with large-scale quantum systems.