Quantum Qubit Design Engineer

Intel•Hillsboro, OR

27d•$141,910 - $269,100•Onsite

About The Position

Intel Corporation is the world's largest semiconductor company and a global leader in computing innovation. Our Quantum Computing Group represents Intel's bold venture into the next frontier of computing technology, leveraging our decades of semiconductor manufacturing expertise to develop silicon-based quantum processors. We're pioneering spin qubit technology in silicon quantum dots, combining cutting-edge quantum physics with Intel's unmatched manufacturing capabilities to create the world's first commercially viable quantum computers. Our collaborative approach spans the entire quantum compute stack while harnessing the power of Intel's 18A process and design infrastructure. We are seeking an exceptional Quantum Design Engineer to join our pioneering quantum computing team. In this position, you will be joining a team of incredibly talented engineers focused on the challenging task of scaling our quantum computing chips to millions of qubits. Here you will be involved in all aspects of the qubit chip process from initial conception through Process-Design-Kit definition, design execution and tapeout, along with ensuring silicon runs smoothly in fab and final system integration. You'll work closely not only with our qubit, control, system integration, and software/algorithms teams, but also with teams in Foundry lithography, process and design. You'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge semiconductor technology and quantum physics, creating solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in computing. Ready to help build the future of quantum computing? Apply now and be part of this extraordinary journey.

Requirements

Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical and non-technical audiences
Keen experimental insight with the ability to design and focus on practical implementations
High motivation and enthusiasm for self-directed, hands-on work
Creativity and flexibility to thrive under changing priorities and evolving program needs
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Collaborative mindset with ability to work effectively across diverse teams
Adaptability to work in a fast-paced, innovative environment
Leadership potential to drive independent R+D initiatives
Passion for pushing the boundaries of quantum technology development
Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, Master's degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Cryogenic Engineering, Quantum Technologies, or Quantum Engineering or related Engineering field
Must possess 1+ years experience with at least one of the following: Electromagnetic (EM) modeling and simulation tools and their application to signal integrity/crosstalk analysis for high-speed/high-density on-chip/on-package interconnect
Standard cell design, design automation flow implementation (SKILL, VSR, MSOA or equivalent), and universal process file models and extraction
Digital design tools and APR based routing design and ability to script and configure APR tools with languages such as TCL
Designing and taping out designs on a mainstream foundry process PDK including running all industry standard validations such as DRC, ERC, LVS, PEX.
Implementing PDK collateral and design flows to enable and maintain design environments

Nice To Haves

1+ years of experience with: Electrical measurement experience with qubit, quantum devices, transistors, or integrated circuits
Process-Integration experience with qubit or CMOS devices or interconnects
Experience with dilution refrigerators or other cryogenic systems
RFIC design or experience with cryogenic control of qubits
Design of superconducting circuits and superconducting interconnects
Programming, software, or driver development and scripting for task automation using languages such as Python
Implementing Machine Learning or AI based digital design routing algorithms
Working with EDA tool vendors to enable customized design solutions

Responsibilities

Work alongside lithography, process integration, measurement, and PDK engineers to establish qubit processes and design rules
Architect qubit and readout element standard cell design and automation
Engage with TCAD and PDK engineers and design tool vendors to create qubit and read-out universal process files and qubit level models and extraction capability
Partnering with quantum software and control engineers to analyze tradeoffs on quantum error correction schemes vs qubit topology
Design automation to enable front end design automation and routing generation for enabling routing of large scale quantum processors
Creation of Automated Place and Route flows to enable qubit routing, including AI and machine-based learning routing optimization for large I/O counts
Working with PDK engineers and design tool vendors to create new customized EDA tool capability to enable routing of large-scale quantum processors
Drive signal integrity analysis to define routing strategies for large scale qubit processors and work to define and release customized PDKs
Perform signal integrity analysis and optimization for qubit processors to ensure optimal performance for signal integrity and crosstalk
Working with PDK engineers and design tool vendors to create new signal extraction capability for large scale quantum processors
Work in a collaborative team to execute design of qubit processors from PDK implementation through Tapeout and Fab NPI
Perform industry standard design validations such as DRC, LVS, and Extraction prior to tapein signoff
Work closely with Control, Packaging and System teams to co-design Interposer interfaces and routing strategies for bridging the Qubit processor to ASIC control
Designing and taping out electrical characterization test structures to characterize qubit and interconnect performance and yield
Working with PDK engineers and design tool vendors to create new customized EDA tool capability to enable thermal analysis of large scale quantum processors
Implement PDK collateral into customized design environments and create and maintain customized design workflows for qubit processors
Working with external customers to understand their needs and provide solutions based on Intel's quantum PDK
Ensure successful implementation of Intel quantum PDK design collateral and EDA tool capabilities for External Customers
Ensuring external customer designs are successfully taped out with silcon run to end-of-line on schedule