Device Layout and Simulation Engineer, Quantum AI

Socket.dev; Goleta (CA); On-site; USD 132,000 - 189,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% bonus target

Equity

Benefits

Job summary

Google Quantum AI is seeking a Quantum Device Layout and Simulation Engineer to support layout and simulations backend/frontend for quantum processors and related DC/RF devices. You will work with custom programmatic CAD layout tools and Finite Element tools to enable end-to-end design, validation, and iteration across the team.

The role emphasizes agile research collaboration, maintaining scalable workflows, and ongoing improvements to layout and simulation tooling used by many designers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent practical experience in EE/CE/CS/Physics or related field.
• 3 years of experience with Python or other programming languages and git version control.
• 3 years of experience with Electromagnetic simulations and Finite Element Simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, Comsol, etc).

Responsibilities

• Build, maintain and improve layout and simulation infrastructure for quantum processors and related devices.
• Document design, layout, and simulation processes and integrations with other teams.
• Collaborate with designers to release and upgrade layout and simulation software.

Skills

Python

Git version control

FEM simulations

EM simulations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Physics, or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Ansys HFSS

Comsol

Programmatic CAD tools

Job description

Minimum qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a specialized field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP, etc.), or equivalent practical experience.
• 3 years of experience with Python or other programming languages and git version control.
• 3 years of experience with Electromagnetic simulations and Finite Element Simulation tools (Ansys HFSS, Comsol, etc).

Preferred qualifications:

• Master's degree or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, or a related field (e.g., Optics, Sensors, Audio/DSP).
• Experience with custom programmatic CAD layout and verification tools.
• Knowledge of FEM macro development techniques, caching and massive parallelization.
• Familiarity with Superconducting circuit architectures and quantum computing.
• Familiarity with IC fabrication techniques and processes.

About the job:

As a Quantum Device Layout and Simulation Engineer, you will support the layout and simulations backend and frontend infrastructures and custom toolkits of quantum processors and associated analog, Direct Current (DC), and Radio Frequency (RF) devices. Our Quantum Processor designs are produced through an iterative process of working with custom programmatic CAD layout tools, graphical layout tools such as K-Layout and various Finite Element Simulation tools for physical device simulations. You will work closely with other members of our team to develop, maintain and streamline layout, simulation and verification end to end infrastructure to be used by a large number of designers across the QAI. In addition, you will work on longer term projects for streamlining non-standard devices and packaging simulation workflows. This role requires the ability to work efficiently in an agile research environment, supporting the changing requirements of device design and modeling.

The full potential of quantum computing will be unlocked with a large-scale computer capable of complex, error-corrected computations. Google Quantum AI's mission is to build this computer and unlock solutions to classically intractable problems. Our roadmap is focused on advancing the capabilities of quantum computing and enabling meaningful applications.

Individual pay is determined by factors including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.

US: $132000 - $189000 (USD) + 15% bonus target + equity + benefits

Learn more about benefits at Google.

Responsibilities:

• Build, maintain and mainstream Quantum Processor and associated device layout and simulations infrastructure to improve device production cycle.
• Maintain and expand on design documentation for layout, simulation and integrations into other teams.
• Work with designers across many teams to seamlessly complete the release and landing of various layout and simulation software upgrades.