RF Design Engineer for Quantum Processors

QuantWare BV; Netherlands; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension plan

Flexible hybrid work setup

Learning & development budget

Team events & offsites

Job summary

QuantWare BV is seeking an RF Engineer to advance the design and workflows for next-generation quantum processors. You will contribute to on-chip quantum component design and build the supporting design infrastructure, including PDKs, DRC flows, and tape-out tools.

You will own design projects, collaborate with fabrication and measurement teams, and push for process improvements across tools and workflows in a hybrid work environment.

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.
• Solid track record delivering complex technical projects with initiative and autonomy.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills in cross-disciplinary environments.

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 and provide guidance throughout the design process.
• Drive process improvement initiatives, identifying bottlenecks and enhancing tools, workflows, and tape-out processes.

Skills

RF engineering

Python

Microwave design

Education

MSc in Electrical Engineering (RF / Microwave)

Tools

HFSS

Sonnet

Qiskit Metal

KLayout

GDSFactory

CI/CD

Job description

QuantWare BV is seeking an RF Engineer to advance the design and workflows for next-generation quantum processors. You will contribute to on-chip quantum component design and build the supporting design infrastructure, including PDKs, DRC flows, and tape-out tools.

You will own design projects, collaborate with fabrication and measurement teams, and push for process improvements across tools and workflows in a hybrid work environment.