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Senior Optical Engineer
Inpho
Ottawa, ON · Kanata, ON
$175,000 to $200,000 CAD / year
Full-time
…team is pushing the boundaries of innovation in integrated photonics and semiconductor…
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Junior Nanofabrication Process Engineer
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Full-time
Work closely with the design, characterization, and product teams to improvedevice performance and process reliability
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Senior Photonics Engineer - Experimental Nonlinear Optics
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
Characterization: Characterize photonic integrated chip (PICs) with thermal and electro-optic elements using continuous-wave and pulsed laser light.
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Cleanroom Technician
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Full-time
…executing micro- and nano-replication techniques, along with characterization of optical and photonic devices. The technology you will work on extends beyond conventional IC and MEMS-type…
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Senior Optical Engineer
Ciena
Ottawa, ON
$94,100 to $150,300 CAD / year
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Education: Bachelor's, Master's, or PhD in Optical Engineering, Physics, Photonics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
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Photonics Lab Technician
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…Xanadu's rack-scale quantum computer development. In the role of Photonics Laboratory Technician, you will be responsible for the operation of complex packaging processes/equipment. Join a…
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Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
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…progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data…
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Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
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Staff/ Sr. Staff HW Test Automation Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…progress. The company invented the world’s first 3D-stacked photonics engine, Passage™, capable of connecting thousands to millions of processors at the speed of light in extreme-scale data…
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Toronto, ON
Full-time
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Senior Scientist - SNSPDs
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
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Photonics Engineer System Integration
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Advanced Education: A Ph.D. focused on experimental optics, photonics, or laser characterization.
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Optical Verification Engineer Co-op/Intern
Lumentum
Ottawa, ON · Canada - Ottawa (Bill Leathem)
Full-time
…Engineer (Co-op/Intern) to join the R&D Design Verification and Characterization (DVaC) team in Switching & Optical R&D based in Ottawa,…
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Senior Scientist - Quantum Sources
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
Generate detailed technical documentation, including integration procedures, module specifications, characterization reports, and operational manuals for system-level handoffs.
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Photonics Engineer - Systems Integration
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Toronto, ON
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Advanced Education: A Ph.D. focused on experimental optics, photonics, or laser characterization.
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Senior Scientist-SNSPDs
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Senior Analog ASIC Design Engineer
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Photonics Design Engineer
WORLD STAR TECH
Toronto, ON · Greater Toronto Area, Canada
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…facility is home to a dynamic team working on cutting-edge photonics technology. We are currently seeking a Photonics Design Engineer to join our growing team. The ideal candidate is…
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Photonic Test Engineer
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Full-time
Knowledge of and hands-on-experience with integrated photonics and optics
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Senior Photonic Engineer – Experimentalist
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…systems. Your primary focus will be working with integrated photonics, and precise characterization of the performance of complex photonic chips with several types of high-speed integrated…
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DSP Application Engineer, Staff
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Full-time
Support characterization and validation activities in both lab and customer environments.
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Staff/Sr Staff Electro-Optic Codesign Engineer
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Silicon photonics tape-out and post-silicon characterization experience; familiarity with PDK-level device models and extracted simulation vs. measurement correlation.
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Optical Reliability Engineer
Inpho
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$125,000 to $170,000 CAD / year
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…team is pushing the boundaries of innovation in integrated photonics and semiconductor…
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Staff/Sr Staff Electro-Optic Link Codesign Engineer
Lightmatter
Toronto, ON
Silicon photonics tape-out and post-silicon characterization experience; familiarity with PDK-level device models and extracted simulation vs. measurement correlation.
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Photonics Lab Technician - Measurement (Afternoon Shift)
Xanadu
Toronto, ON
Full-time
…measurements, splicing of optical fibres, performing measurements of photonics devices in a lab environment, performing practical analysis, and reporting to various stakeholders. Attention…

Xanadu

Photonics Lab Technician - Measurement (Afternoon Shift)

Toronto, ON, Canada

Pay: The base salary range is 80,000 - 100,000 CAD.
Job type: Full-time
Experience: 2+ years experience working in a laboratory environment with optical test and/or fibre optic equipment.
Posting language: English
Posted: Aug 18, 2026

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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:

Based within the Hardware team, you will interface with photonic chip designers and engineers to assist with lab work associated with optical measurements and characterisation of photonic devices. This will include sample preparation, optical fibre preparation, hardware assembly, optical setup preparation, metrology, measurements acquisition, data analysis and reporting. The selected candidate will have hands-on experience preparing samples for optical measurements, splicing of optical fibres, performing measurements of photonics devices in a lab environment, performing practical analysis, and reporting to various stakeholders. Attention to detail and drive will be critical attributes while working in a highly challenging and dynamic environment pursuing measurements beyond the state of the art.

Required qualifications and experience:

BSc (or equiv.) in Engineering, Science, or related relevant field
2+ years experience working in a laboratory environment with optical test and/or fibre optic equipment.
Experience with cleaving and splicing optical fibers for low-loss transmission
Experience with sensitive and high-precision optical measurements
Basic knowledge of optical fibres and/or waveguide-based components
Basic understanding of material handling
Basic knowledge of the sample preparations for optical experiments
Basic knowledge of microscopy techniques
Detail-oriented with a positive attitude towards work
Highly motivated and eager to learn
Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Preferred qualifications and experience:

Ability to perform basic instrumentation of laboratory equipment
Familiarity with the Python programming language
Knowledge of version control software and standard software development practices in a team environment
Experience working in clean room environments
Experience in failure analysis techniques

Given the nature of the primary duties and responsibilities of this role, it is an essential term and condition of this role that the core hours of work will involve an evening shift schedule of Monday to Friday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., subject to change to meet company needs. For the initial training period, the work hours will be 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday.

This is for an existing position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 80,000 - 100,000 CAD. You will also be eligible for equity and benefits.

Our values are important. They are fundamental and lay the foundation for culture at Xanadu. Learn more about our values here.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. 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 [email protected].

Please be advised that we may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to assist in the screening and assessment of applicants for this position. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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Responsibilities

The role involves assisting with the optical measurement and characterization of photonic devices, including sample and fiber preparation. Responsibilities include hardware assembly, data acquisition, and reporting results to stakeholders.

Requirements

Candidates must have a BSc in Engineering or Science and at least 2 years of experience with optical test equipment and fiber splicing. Proficiency in high-precision measurements and a detail-oriented approach are essential.

Skills

Optical Measurement
Fibre Splicing
Sample Preparation
Metrology
Data Analysis
Microscopy
Python
Version Control
Clean Room Operations
Failure Analysis
Hardware Assembly
Optical Characterization

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Keywords

Photonics
Quantum Computing
Optical Fibres
Waveguides
Metrology
Python
Clean Room
Failure Analysis
Photonic Chips
Optical Characterization
Splicing
Cleaving
Microscopy
Hardware Engineering

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