Senior Mask Layout Engineer - Quantum Tapeouts (Hybrid)

Clutch Canada; College Park (MD); Hybrid; USD 127,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

IonQ, Inc. in College Park, MD, is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Engineer to own full-reticle tapeouts for trapped-ion quantum computer platforms, develop internal PDKs and layout libraries, and automate mask layout with Python.

You will collaborate with photonics and ion-trap design teams, verify layouts with DRC/LVS, and contribute to scalable quantum technology while advancing tapeout workflows and documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field, or equivalent practical experience.
• Knowledge of semiconductor manufacturing processes and techniques.
• Excellent programming and software skills, including development in an IDE, proficiency with version control software, shell scripting, and code documentation.
• 2+ years of experience with Python-based mask layout software packages such as Luceda IPKISS, GDSFactory, or Klayout.

Responsibilities

• Conduct Python-based layout for full-reticle tapeouts with commercial foundries.
• Develop and maintain internal component PCell and automated circuit layout libraries.
• Interface with designers, test engineers, packaging engineers, and foundry team to define layout rules and component designs.
• Implement physical verification checks of layouts, including DRC and LVS.
• Develop detailed documentation of tapeouts and lead layout reviews with other team members.
• Work with cross-functional teams to understand circuit requirements and make recommendations to improve design, layout, and test workflows.

Skills

Python-based layout

PCell & libraries

Scripting & IDE

Version control

2+ years Python-based mask layout

Education

Bachelor's in Photonics, Physics, EE or related

MS/PhD in related field (bonus)

Tools

Luceda IPKISS

GDSFactory

Klayout

Synopsys

Cadence

Ansys

Job description

IonQ, Inc. in College Park, MD, is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Engineer to own full-reticle tapeouts for trapped-ion quantum computer platforms, develop internal PDKs and layout libraries, and automate mask layout with Python.

You will collaborate with photonics and ion-trap design teams, verify layouts with DRC/LVS, and contribute to scalable quantum technology while advancing tapeout workflows and documentation.