RF Engineer - Quantum Processor Design, Layout and Simulation

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

RF Engineer - Quantum Processor Design, Layout and Simulation at QuantWare, Delft. A mid-level full time position in the Product Development team, listed under hardware engineering.

At QuantWare, you’ll be part of a high-performing team of world-class experts in an ambitious, fast-moving environment.

From day one, you’ll have the trust, tools, and support to do your best work.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Competitive salary - A salary that reflects the impact and importance of the role (and of course 8% holiday allowance)
• Pension that’s built to last - A generous and future-proof pension plan that includes partner and dependent coverage.
• Flexibility built on trust - We focus on outcomes. Work flexibly, in a hybrid setup, with an open vacation policy that lets you manage your time
• Personal growth - We invest in your L&D, with a budget available to each team member, dependent on their individual ambitions, development needs, and performance
• A connected team - We make space to celebrate wins together, with team events, offsites, and spontaneous moments that bring us closer

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.

Requirements

• 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), with a demonstrated ability to model and optimise microwave structures.
• 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.

Nice to Have

• Direct experience working with superconducting and quantum circuits.
• Familiarity with quantum design and layout tools (such as Qiskit Metal, KLayout, or GDSFactory), as well as CI/CD pipelines.
• Knowledge of nanofabrication processes and cryogenic measurement techniques.