Quantum IC Layout Automation Engineer

Rigetti; Fremont (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Rigetti is seeking an IC Layout Automation Software Engineer to develop and maintain software systems for the design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits. This interdisciplinary role requires strong software skills and familiarity with IC design and semiconductor fabrication.

Your main responsibilities include designing production-quality software, working with IC layout formats, and collaborating closely with various teams. A strong background in Python and EDA tools like KLayout is essential.

Qualifications

• Strong proficiency in Python, with experience in production-quality software.
• Ability to own and improve complex codebases, including testing and documentation.
• Experience with IC layout data and formats, including GDSII.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production-quality software systems.
• Translate design requirements into layout-ready implementations.
• Collaborate with design, fabrication, and research teams.

Skills

Python

IC design workflows

EDA tools

Cross-functional collaboration

Software architecture

Education

B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

KLayout

Cadence

gdspy

Job description

Rigetti is seeking an IC Layout Automation Software Engineer to develop and maintain software systems for the design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits. This interdisciplinary role requires strong software skills and familiarity with IC design and semiconductor fabrication.

Your main responsibilities include designing production-quality software, working with IC layout formats, and collaborating closely with various teams. A strong background in Python and EDA tools like KLayout is essential.