Lead QPU Design Engineer - Silicon Spin Qubits (Hybrid)

Quantum Motion; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and share options scheme

Contributory pension scheme

Group private medical insurance

Life Assurance

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Central London location

Job summary

A leading quantum computing company in London seeks a Lead QPU Design Engineer to oversee the design execution for silicon spin qubit quantum processor units. In this hybrid hands-on and leadership role, you'll work at the intersection of quantum physics and semiconductor engineering. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and over 8 years of experience in hardware design, with proficiency in layout and simulation. You will lead a talented team as we drive innovation in next-generation quantum technologies.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in experimental hardware in a research-adjacent industry.
• Led hardware from concept through tapeout with personal accountability.
• Understanding of semiconductor device physics.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end design execution for silicon spin qubit quantum processor units.
• Define connectivity and generate netlists for circuit simulation.
• Mentor and lead the QPU Design team.

Skills

Layout design expertise

Simulation proficiency

Project management

Quantum device understanding

Education

PhD or equivalent experience in EE, physics, or a related field

Tools

Cadence Virtuoso

Ansys (HFSS/Q3D)

Keysight ADS

Cadence Spectre

Synopsys Sentaurus

Job description

A leading quantum computing company in London seeks a Lead QPU Design Engineer to oversee the design execution for silicon spin qubit quantum processor units. In this hybrid hands-on and leadership role, you'll work at the intersection of quantum physics and semiconductor engineering. Ideal candidates will have a PhD and over 8 years of experience in hardware design, with proficiency in layout and simulation. You will lead a talented team as we drive innovation in next-generation quantum technologies.