Senior Quantum Mask Layout Engineer

Physics World; 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 for the Fab Tapeout and Validation Team. You will own full-reticle tapeouts for trapped-ion quantum computers and help develop internal PDKs and layout libraries.

Collaborate with photonic and ion-trap design teams to automate mask layouts, perform DRC/LVS checks, and document tapeouts while advancing scalable quantum technology.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field.
• 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 scripting

Shell scripting

Version control

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

MS/PhD in Photonics, Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field

Tools

Luceda IPKISS

GDSFactory

Klayout

Cadence/Synopsys/Ansys familiarity

Job description

IonQ, Inc. in College Park, MD, is seeking a Senior Mask Layout Engineer for the Fab Tapeout and Validation Team. You will own full-reticle tapeouts for trapped-ion quantum computers and help develop internal PDKs and layout libraries.

Collaborate with photonic and ion-trap design teams to automate mask layouts, perform DRC/LVS checks, and document tapeouts while advancing scalable quantum technology.