Senior EDA/CAD Engineer

PsiQuantum’s mission is to build the first useful quantum computers-machines capable of delivering the breakthroughs the field has long promised. Since our founding in 2016, our singular focus has been to build and deploy million-qubit, fault-tolerant quantum systems. 

Quantum computers harness the laws of quantum mechanics to solve problems that even the most advanced supercomputers or AI systems will never reach. Their impact will span energy, pharmaceuticals, finance, agriculture, transportation, materials, and other foundational industries. 

Our architecture and approach is based on silicon photonics. By leveraging the advanced semiconductor manufacturing industry-including partners like GlobalFoundries-we use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photons don’t feel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure. 

In 2024, PsiQuantum announced government-funded projects to support the build-out of our first utility-scale quantum computers in Brisbane, Australia, and Chicago, Illinois. These initiatives reflect a growing recognition that quantum computing will be strategically and economically defining-and that now is the time to scale. 

PsiQuantum also develops the algorithms and software needed to make these systems commercially valuable. Our application, software, and industry teams work directly with leading Fortune 500 companies-including Lockheed Martin, Mercedes-Benz, Boehringer Ingelheim, and Mitsubishi Chemical-to prepare quantum solutions for real-world impact. 

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. It represents a fundamental shift-and a path to mastering challenges that cannot be solved any other way. The potential is enormous, and we have a clear path to make it real. 

Come join us. 

Job Summary:

PsiQuantum is searching for a highly motivated, excellent CAD Engineer to join the Electronic-ICTeam. The successful candidate will have solid EE background with an in-depth understanding of circuits, layouts and VLSI design. We are looking for someone whit experience writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies! A strong background in Skill, Perl and Python are needed for this position. The job involves both development and support. 

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and support design databases, data integrity, and version control systems (e.g., IC Manage, Cliosoft, or similar).
• Install, configure, and support foundry PDKs.
• Develop automation using Perl, Python, and Cadence SKILL.
• Own and maintain the custom design environment used by custom schematic and mask designers.
• Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including:
  • Virtuoso ADE, ADS various simulation environments
  • HSPICE and other simulation tools
  • Verilog / System Verilog flows
• Maintain and improve the cloud-based design environment, including compute infrastructure and user workflows.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, solve bugs, improve usability, etc.
• Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design environment issues to ensure high team productivity

Experience/Qualifications:

• B.S. (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years’ experience.
• A basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with version control and design data management systems.
• Experience with Perl, Cadence SKILL, Python.
• Great communication skills.
• Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users.

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

Note: PsiQuantum will only reach out to you using an official PsiQuantum email address and will never ask you for bank account information as part of the interview process. Please report any suspicious activity to[email protected] .

We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.

Base pay is one part of the total compensation package. Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Our compensation ranges reflect the cost of labor across multiple U.S. geographic markets, and we pay based on defined geographic zones. This position may be filled within one of the following U.S. geographic zones, each with its own salary range.

Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, a candidate's qualifications, relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, business needs, and internal equity. Your recruiter can share more details about the salary range applicable to your location during the hiring process.  

• Zone 1 - Bay Area and NYC 

• Zone 2 - Examples include Los Angeles and Washington DC 

• Zone 3 - Examples include Austin, Chicago, and Sacramento 

• Zone 4 - Examples include Nashville and Phoenix/Tempe and many remote locations 

This position includes the following benefits: competitive health coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) with company match, equity grants, access to financial wellness tools and planning resources, wellness benefits, family support programs, life and disability insurance, paid leave programs, company-designated paid holidays, discretionary time off (DTO), and an end-of-year company shutdown. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. 

The estimated annual base salary range for this role is: 

Zone 1

$150,800—$177,200 USD

Zone 2

$135,700—$159,500 USD

Zone 3

$120,700—$141,800 USD

Zone 4

$105,500—$124,000 USD