Superconducting IC Designer II

Job Description

Job Title: Superconducting IC Designer II. Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada

Responsibilities:

• Create layouts for superconducting integrated circuits used in quantum processors
• Design and optimize superconducting devices, including Josephson junctions, qubits, SQUIDs, SFQ gates, QFPs, and resonators
• Develop and improve processor performance through device modeling and parametric design
• Identify and enhance capabilities within the electronic design automation (EDA) toolchain
• Evaluate the effects of packaging, I/O, electronics, and cryogenic environments on processor performance
• Verify IC designs for correctness, reliability, and manufacturability;
• Create documentation and communicate design decisions with cross-functional teams
• Use analytical and numerical simulations to model superconducting devices
• Work with custom software infrastructure for IC design workflows
• Debug complex technical issues and contribute to hardware development projects

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or graduate degree in Electronic Engineering, Physics, Computer Science, or a related field
• Graduate degree with 0 to 2 years of relevant experience, or Bachelor's degree with 2 to 4 years of relevant experience
• Experience with IC design, including analog, quantum, or RF circuit design
• Strong understanding of applied electromagnetic theory;
• Strong programming skills and experience collaborating on shared codebases
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills

Preferred:

• Experience with superconducting devices or other advanced IC technologies
• Knowledge of qubit design or qubit control systems
• Experience developing or customizing EDA software
• Experience with RF and microwave IC design;
• Knowledge of quantum-mechanical modeling for superconducting devices
• Experience with tools such as Ansys EDA, Keysight ADS, Cadence, COMSOL, WRspice, or similar software
• Understanding of IC verification tools and EDA workflow algorithms
• Programming experience with Python, Common Lisp, or Cadence SKILL

Benefits And Compensation:

• Annual salary of CAD $125,000 to CAD $171,000
• Competitive total rewards package including equity, bonus opportunities, and employee benefits
• Career development, mentorship, and opportunities to work on advanced quantum computing technology
• Inclusive and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and professional growth

Other Information:

• Previous experience with quantum or superconducting circuits is not required
• No third-party candidates will be accepted
• Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion