Quantum Design Engineer

QpiAI India Pvt. Ltd.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,700,000; Full time

Job summary

QpiAI India Pvt. Ltd. in Bengaluru seeks a Quantum Chip Design Engineer to advance superconducting microwave circuits and multi-qubit architectures for next-generation quantum processors.

You will collaborate with nanofabrication teams to translate designs into fabricable devices, improve gate/readout fidelities, and contribute to patent filings. The ideal candidate has a strong background in quantum chip design and peer-reviewed publications.

Qualifications

• MSc/MTech/PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering or related field with a quantum focus.
• Experience designing quantum circuits and tapeout using HFSS/ADS Quantum Pro and simulation.
• Knowledge of circuit QED and superconducting qubits; publications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design multi-qubit circuits for fabrication and develop next‑gen quantum processors.
• Collaborate with nanofabrication to translate designs into fabricable devices.
• Improve gate and readout fidelities and contribute to patent filings.

Skills

Quantum circuit design

Data analysis

Python

MATLAB

Independent work

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

MSc/MTech/PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

Tools

HFSS

ADS Quantum Pro

GDS tapeout

Python

MATLAB

Job description

At QpiAI, we are leading the effort to discover optimal AI and Quantum systems in Life sciences, Healthcare, Transportation, Finance, Industrial, and Space technologies. QpiAI is building a full-stack Enterprise Quantum Computers.

QpiAI Quantum hardware team is responsible for designing and characterisation of Quantum Processor, Cryogenic Quantum Control Circuits, RF Control Hardware, and QpiAI ASGP.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantum Chip Design Engineer to join our cutting-edge research and development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantum chip design with a particular focus on superconducting microwave circuits used to couple qubits and readouts. The role encompasses designing multi-qubit circuits for fabrication and developing next-generation quantum processors with improved gate and measurement fidelities. This role involves working closely with our nanofabrication team to develop novel superconducting qubit architectures and filing patents.

Requirements

• MSc/M.Tech/PhD Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering or a related field with a focus on quantum mechanics or quantum technology.
• Experience with design of quantum circuits and gds tapeout using custom tools or commercial software (HFSS, ADS Quantum Pro) and simulation.
• Expertise in developing circuit architecture to improve the performance of gates and readout
• Knowledge and strong understanding of circuit QED, and error-correction schemes preferably in superconducting qubits.
• Proven track record of successful projects and publications in peer-reviewed journals in the field of quantum technology.
• Experience with data analysis software and programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Experience in writing analysis reports to help the definition of DOE and improvement plan for experimentation plan is a plus.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Should be self-motivated and can work independently