Lead Mask Layout Engineer – Quantum Tapeouts (Equity)

Ionq; Bothell (WA); Hybrid; USD 126,887 - 166,127; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) matching

Unlimited PTO

Paid holidays

Parental/adoption leave

Home technology stipend

Job summary

IonQ is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Engineer to lead full‑reticle tapeouts for trapped‑ion quantum computers. This role includes collaborating with photonic and packaging teams to innovate in scalable computing technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Photonics or related fields, 2+ years of experience with Python-based layout software, and solid knowledge of semiconductor processes. The position offers a hybrid work environment in Bothell, WA or College Park, MD.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with Python‑based mask layout software.
• Excellent programming skills, including version control and shell scripting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Python‑based layouts for full‑reticle tapeouts.
• Implement physical verification checks of layouts.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define layout rules.

Skills

Python programming

Semiconductor manufacturing knowledge

Software development skills

Physical verification (DRC, LVS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Tools

Luceda IPKISS

GDSFactory

Klayout

Synopsys

Cadence

Ansys

Job description

IonQ is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Engineer to lead full‑reticle tapeouts for trapped‑ion quantum computers. This role includes collaborating with photonic and packaging teams to innovate in scalable computing technologies.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Photonics or related fields, 2+ years of experience with Python-based layout software, and solid knowledge of semiconductor processes. The position offers a hybrid work environment in Bothell, WA or College Park, MD.