ASIC Layout Engineer

Universal Quantum Ltd.; Haywards Heath; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Equity options

Flexible holiday allowance (28 days)

Flexible working options

10% matching pension

Generous parental support policy

Private health/dental insurance

Relocation support

Job summary

Universal Quantum Ltd. is seeking an Electronics Engineer to join the electronics team and enable quantum technologies. You will lead the layout of full-custom mixed-signal ICs and collaborate across design levels to deliver robust layouts and reliable performance.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in IC layout, strong CAD skills, and the ability to interpret DRC/LVS results. You will work on diverse fabrication processes and contribute to innovative IC design within a multi-disciplinary

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years IC layout experience
• Proficient with CAD layout tools
• Deep understanding of technologies
• Device matching techniques and routing of sensitive signals
• Experience with floor-planning and chip assembly
• Ability to independently interpret DRC and LVS results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with people in different functions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality, full-custom, mixed-signal IC layouts across all levels of design hierarchy
• Contribute to development of innovative IC designs
• Work from base cells to chip top-level
• Collaborate closely with designers to understand circuit requirements
• Deliver DRC/LVS clean layouts within project schedules
• Implement designs on a variety of fabrication processes

Skills

IC Layout

CAD tools

Device matching

Floor planning

DRC/LVS interpretation

Signal routing

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD layout tools

Job description

At Universal Quantum, we aim to make the world a better place by developing a new computer technology. Together, we are creating truly impactful quantum computers. Our machines will be capable of solving problems until now considered impossible, with applications ranging across a broad range of industries, including healthcare, materials and aerospace. We are seeking to hire an Electronics Engineering (m/f/d) within the electronics team to enable Quantum technologies.

Passionate about helping create technologies which can change the world? We may be the right place for you, so get in touch!

What You’ll Accomplish

• Produce high quality, full-custom, mixed-signal integrated circuit layouts
• Contribute to the development of innovative IC designs
• Work across all levels of the design from base cells to chip top-level
• Collaborate closely with designers to understand specific circuit requirements
• Deliver DRC/LVS clean layout within project schedules
• Implement designs on a variety of fabrication processes

The 3 Most Critical Attributes We’ll Use to Compare Candidates

• IC layout experience across all levels of the design hierarchy
• Flexibility to adapt and learn new tools and processes
• Ability to take ownership of large-scale layout blocks

Must-have Skills

• Minimum of 5 years experience of IC Layout
• Proficient with CAD layout tools
• Deep understanding of technologies
• Competent with device matching techniques and routing of sensitive signals
• Experience of floor-planning and chip assembly
• Ability to independently interpret DRC and LVS results
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work as part of a team and collaborate with people in different functions
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience

Nice-to-have Skills

• Familiarisation with auto-routing/physical implementation tools
• Experience with layout of high-voltage devices
• Ability to use scripting languages (Python, Perl, SKILL)

Competitive salary, equity options, flexible holiday allowance (28 days as minimum), flexible working options, 10% matching pension, generous parental support policy, private health/dental insurance, and relocation support