Quantum RF Engineer – Microwave Design & Tape-Out

Entangled Future; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

Generous pension plan

Hybrid work setup

Learning & development budget

Team events

Job summary

QuantWare in Delft is seeking a mid-level RF Engineer for quantum processor design, layout, and simulation. The role sits in the Product Development team within hardware engineering and offers a hybrid work setup and a competitive salary.

You'll contribute to quantum chip tool development, own design projects from conception to tape-out, and collaborate with fabrication and measurement teams to ensure successful transfers and deliveries.

Qualifications

• MSc or higher level understanding of circuit design and microwave / RF engineering.
• Hands-on experience with RF simulation tools (e.g., ANSYS HFSS, Sonnet, or equivalent).
• 4+ years of experience in collaborative Python programming.
• A solid track record of delivering complex technical projects, demonstrating initiative, autonomy, and an eye for practical impact.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. You thrive in a cross-disciplinary environment and are comfortable taking ownership from day one.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of quantum chip design tools including PDKs, DRCs, tuners and tape-out generation tools.
• Own quantum chip design projects for R&D and product development, contributing to the design and optimisation of new quantum processors.
• Manage the full development loop for the chips you design, coordinating with fabrication and measurement teams to ensure successful transfer and execution.
• Support Foundry customers in designing chips that conform to QuantWare's PDK, providing guidance throughout the design process to meet technical and operational standards.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and recommending enhancements to tools, workflows, and design-to-tapeout processes for improved efficiency.

Skills

Python programming

Autonomy

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering

Tools

ANSYS HFSS

Sonnet

Qiskit Metal

KLayout

GDSFactory

CI/CD pipelines

Job description

QuantWare in Delft is seeking a mid-level RF Engineer for quantum processor design, layout, and simulation. The role sits in the Product Development team within hardware engineering and offers a hybrid work setup and a competitive salary.

You'll contribute to quantum chip tool development, own design projects from conception to tape-out, and collaborate with fabrication and measurement teams to ensure successful transfers and deliveries.