Hiring: Staff Test Software Engineer, Photonics Company: PsiQuantum Location: Palo Alto, CA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:05:22 Employment Type: Full-time / Remote Target Skills & Keywords : Phoenix, Python About the job Experience: •BS in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or related field with 8+ years of relevant experience (MS with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years). •8+ years of relevant experience (MS with 6+ years, or PhD with 3+ years). Required Skills: •Own and extend the test-sequencing software (measurement methods, sequencer logic, instrument drivers) used across the electro-optical test fleet, from prototype through production scale. •Design and implement automated measurement methods for electrical, optical, and electro-optical characterization (e.g. spectrum sweeps, IV sweeps, automated optical alignment) across multi-instrument control chains. •Build and maintain instrument control layers (SCPI/VISA-based drivers) for lab and production instrumentation. •Diagnose and fix fleet-wide test-sequencing issues throughput regressions, alignment/movement bugs, timing anomalies from logs, dashboards, and measurement data. •Design failure handling so real hardware/measurement failures surface clearly instead of shipping bad data silently. •Partner with the hardware test automation team to translate new test station designs into automated test and calibration procedures. •Strong Python skills, including asynchronous programming. •Hands-on experience building automated test/measurement software with instrument control (SCPI/VISA/GPIB). Compensation: •$235,600 - $276,800 / year •Flexible work environment (work from home / hybrid options) •Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!