Quantum Qubit Design Engineer
Core
Design and scale silicon-based spin qubit processors from initial conception through tapeout and fab integration, focusing on process-design-kit (PDK) definition, routing automation, and signal integrity for large-scale quantum chips.
Role type
Senior IC quantum qubit design engineer
Builds
Silicon quantum processors with millions of qubits
Domain
Semiconductor manufacturing + Quantum computing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features
Required skills
Standard cell design, Design automation flows (SKILL, VSR, MSOA), Digital design tools, Automated Place and Route (APR), Signal integrity analysis, PDK implementation, DRC/LVS/Extraction validation, TCL scripting
Preferred skills
Electromagnetic (EM) modeling, Electrical measurement of qubits, Cryogenic systems experience, RFIC design, Superconducting circuit design, Python scripting, Machine Learning for routing optimization
Technologies
SKILL, VSR, MSOA, TCL, Python, EDA tools, Foundry PDKs
Responsibilities
Architect qubit and readout standard cell designs; Create automated routing flows for large-scale processors; Perform signal integrity and crosstalk optimization; Execute design validations (DRC, LVS) prior to tapeout; Collaborate on interposer interfaces and control bridging; Implement customized PDKs and EDA tool capabilities.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC
