Senior Analog ASIC Design Engineer

Xanadu; Toronto; On-site; CAD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

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Job summary

Xanadu is seeking a Senior Analog IC Design Engineer in Toronto, Ontario to drive the development of high-performance photonic quantum computing systems. This role involves leading the entire lifecycle of custom ASICs in demanding environments, focusing on high-speed and high-voltage analog circuit design.

The position requires 5+ years of experience, proficiency with EDA tools, and a degree in Electrical Engineering. With a competitive salary range of CAD 180,000 - 220,000, Xanadu is committed to fostering an inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in analog or mixed-signal ASIC/IC design.
• Proven track record of complex designs from concept to tested silicon.
• Experience with high-speed (e.g., <10ns) or high-voltage (50V-100V) design.

Responsibilities

• Own the specification, schematic capture, and simulation of high-performance circuits.
• Drive design flow from specification through layout and production.
• Test and characterize designs against specifications.

Skills

Analog circuit design

Mixed-signal design

High-speed design

High-voltage design

EDA tool proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Cadence EDA tools

Job description

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:

• Design & Simulation: Own the specification, schematic capture, and simulation of novel, high‑performance analog and mixed‑signal circuits to meet stringent design targets.
• Tape‑Out & Production: Drive the entire design flow, from specification through layout, verification, and preparing designs for production (tapeout).
• Testing & Characterization: Plan, execute, and analyze results from the lab to test and characterize realized designs against specifications.
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Partner with our photonics, packaging, and systems teams to co‑design and solve system‑level integration challenges.

Basic qualifications and experience:

• Experience: 5+ years of professional experience in analog or mixed‑signal ASIC/IC design.
• 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.

This is for a new position. Your base salary will be determined based on your location, experience, and internal benchmarks. The base salary range is 180,000 - 220,000 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 [e-mail].

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.