Oxford Ionics
Quantum Computing
QPUDesignEngineer
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“QPU Design Engineer at Oxford Ionics. Skills: QPU Design, Chip Layout, IC Layout, Quantum Processing Units. Integrating all the features required for the successful operation of our quantum computers into complex chips. Advancing the design of high-performance quantum processing units”
What You'll Achieve.
Successful operation of our quantum computers; Effective delivery of devices that enable the use of new technologies; Building utility-scale quantum computers; Delivery of the final tape-out
Industry & Context.
Solve problems along the way
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
At least 3 years of industry experience leading complex chip design and in IC layout, A degree in engineering, electronics or science, or equivalent industry experience in a technical or scientific environment, Proven ability to consult and coordinate between multiple stakeholders, collaboration and communication skills, Prior hands-on experience in chip layout, specifically translating design requirements into feature, as well as taking on layout work, Ability to work cross-functionally to define various aspects of chip design, contributing effectively within a fast moving, highly technical team, Ability to take charge of projects independently, solve problems along the way and drive the design process while taking responsibility for delivery of the final tape-out
Nice to Have
Experience in scripted generation of layout (GSDFactory in Python or similar), Using Cadence for IC layout, Experience in ion trap and/or photonics design or IC packaging
What You'll Do.
Integrating all the features required for the successful operation of our quantum computers into complex chips
Advancing the design of high-performance quantum processing units
Bringing new designs for ion trapping chips into production
Turning operational requirements into chip layout
Supporting the effective delivery of devices that enable the use of new technologies
Expanding the range of features supported by our chips
Guiding the end to end chip design process
from requirements to layout and tape-out
Coordinating with other teams to ensure feasibility and compatibility between the various layers of the chip
Collaborating with scientists to discuss their requirements and settle on specifications
Laying out complex multi-layer chips
including metal track routing and interfaces with photonics and CMOS
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work closely with scientists and fabrication engineers; Coordinate with other teams to ensure feasibility and compatibility between the various layers of the chip; Collaborate with scientists to discuss their requirements and settle on specifications; Work cross-functionally to define various aspects of chip design
Communication Scope
Communication skills
Process & Methodology
Take charge of projects independently, Drive the design process while taking responsibility for delivery of the final tape-out
Full Job Description
Quantum is now, and it's built here. Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we’re building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today’s supercomputers cannot solve. Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming the future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact. **What to expect:** We are looking for a QPU Design Engineer to join our Processor Design team at Oxford Ionics/IonQ. In this role, you will be responsible for integrating all the features required for the successful operation of our quantum computers into complex chips. You will be directly contributing to the team’s mission of advancing the design of high-performance quantum processing units, the novel technology that sits at the very heart of our quantum computers. You will work closely with scientists and fabrication engineers, understanding how the various parts of a chip influence and constrain each other, to bring new designs for ion trapping chips into production. You will play an important part in shaping the hardware that supports our work in building the world’s most advanced quantum systems. **What you'll be responsible for:** In this position, your primary responsibility will focus on turning operational requirements into chip layout, supporting the effective delivery of devices that enable the use of new technologies. You will have the opportunity to expand the range of features supported by our chips, contributing directly to the success of building utility-scale quantum computers. Key responsibilities include: * Guiding the end to end chip design process, from requirements to layout and tape-out. * Coordinating with other teams to ensure feasibility and compatibility between the various layers of the chip. * Collaborating with scientists to discuss their requirements and settle on speci
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