Device Layout and Simulation Engineer, Quantum AI - Google

OpenTalent; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

OpenTalent in Mountain View, CA is seeking a specialist to build and maintain quantum processor layout and simulation infrastructure, accelerating device production cycles.

The role requires strong Python and EM simulation experience, with a focus on coordinating design, documentation, and integration across teams to deploy layout and simulation software upgrades.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in EE/CS/Physics or related field.
• 3 years Python or other languages and git experience.
• 3 years EM simulations and FEM tools (HFSS, Comsol).

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain quantum processor layout and simulation infrastructure.
• Maintain design docs for layout, simulation, and integrations into other teams.
• Collaborate with designers to release software upgrades.

Skills

Python

Git version control

Electromagnetic simulations

Education

Bachelor's in EE/CS

Advanced degree (MS/PhD)

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.

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.