Senior ASIC Design Engineer

Atom Computing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 140,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully paid medical, dental, and vision

Unlimited PTO

401K company matching

Life insurance

Daily catered team lunches

Snacks and drinks

Job summary

Atom Computing in Austin/Boulder offices is seeking a Senior ASIC Designer to own the DSP block from requirements through silicon bring-up, balancing performance, power, and area within quantum computing systems.

You will work with quantum physicists, engineers, and software teams to translate system needs into production-ready RTL and DSP hardware. The role demands deep ASIC expertise, collaboration, and the ability to drive complex designs end-to-end.

Qualifications

• Complete ASIC design cycle experience and RTL proficiency.
• Strong DSP knowledge and SystemVerilog familiarity.
• Ability to collaborate across physics, hardware, and software teams.

Responsibilities

• Design microarchitectures, RTL, testing and integration of ASIC blocks.
• Collaborate with quantum physicists, optical engineers, hardware and software teams to address use cases.
• Influence FPGA designs to prepare for ASIC deployment.

Skills

ASIC design

RTL development

Digital signal processing

FPGA design

SoC design

Education

MS/PhD in Electrical Engineering or related field

5+ years hardware engineering experience

Tools

Cadence

Synopsys

Siemens EDA

Job description

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

We are seeking a Senior ASIC Designer to design and develop a digital signal processing (DSP) block for our quantum computing systems. You will own the design from requirements definition through silicon bring-up, making key trade-offs across performance, power, area, and system integration constraints.

Reporting to the ASIC Team Lead, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate evolving system requirements into production-ready designs. This role requires deep ASIC development expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to independently drive complex design work while maintaining alignment with broader system and product goals.

Job Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on ASIC design including microarchitecture, RTL development, testing, and integration
• Work closely with Atom Computing’s quantum physicists, optical engineers, hardware and software engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses the needs.
• Participate in the design and development of current FPGA designs. Influence the FPGA design and development process to prepare for ASIC design

Education & Experience

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of post-degree experience as a hardware engineer.

Qualifications

• Have gone through a complete ASIC design cycle
• Experience in digital signal processing algorithms
• Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred)
• Experience in implementing large digital signal processing blocks in RTL
• Knowledge of Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA design tools
• Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and related digital circuit design and functions

Due to the need for collaboration with Atom’s theory, software, hardware, and optics teams, this role is required to be in the office in Austin, TX or Boulder, CO at least 3 days per week.

The base salary range for this position is between $140,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company. Atom Computing provides a wide variety of perks and benefits, including fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for our employees and their dependents. Additionally, unlimited paid time off, 401K company matching, short- and long-term disability, FSA, dependent care benefits, and life insurance. We also offer drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!