Quantum Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer
Berkeley, CA or Fremont, CA
Fabrication – Design /
Full-time /
Hybrid
As a Quantum IC Design Engineer, you will drive systematic improvements to Rigetti Computing’s quantum processors through modeling and design. You will be actively involved in realizing the chips that are at the core of our technology stack. You will contribute to our quantum hardware simulation tools and use them to model the classical and quantum dynamics of superconducting circuits. You will lay out and design multi-qubit circuits for fabrication and develop next-generation quantum processors.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, lay out, and simulate superconducting integrated circuits for quantum processors
- Build CAD models of circuits and simulate them using commercial software (HFSS)
- Use custom simulation tools (Python, Julia) to model the steady-state and dynamic behavior of quantum systems
- Collaborate with fabrication and experimental teams to determine different circuit architectures to fabricate and measure
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal mathematical skills, specifically linear algebra and analysis
- Software engineering experience (Python, Julia is a plus)
- BS or BASc in Physics/Computer Science/Electrical Engineering or related field
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to collaborate across diverse teams of expert engineers
- Understanding of quantum mechanics, preferably including circuit quantum electrodynamics
- Knowledge of computational modeling, in particular of quantum circuits, integrated or lumped element electrical circuit
- Demonstrated contributions to open source software
- Experience using commercial EM solvers (HFSS, COMSOL, CST)
- Research and/or industry experience
- Understanding of semiconductor fabrication processes
- Curiosity
$125,000 - $165,000 a year
Rigetti complies with all local and state regulations in regards to displaying salary ranges. Final compensation for this role will be determined by various factors such as a candidate’s relevant work experience, skills, and geographic location. Rigetti offers a full slate of benefits from competitive salaries, equity, medical, dental and vision paid at 98% for employees as well as rejuvenation days, a flexible vacation policy, commuter benefits, a 401(k) plan and paid parental leave program.
As engineering leaders, we value diversity and are committed to building a culture of inclusion to attract and engage innovative thinkers. Our technology, meant to serve all of humanity, cannot succeed if those who built it do not mirror the diversity of the communities we serve. Applications from women, minorities, and other under-represented groups are encouraged.
About Rigetti
Rigetti Computing is a pioneer in full-stack quantum computing. The company has operated quantum computers over the cloud since 2017 and serves global enterprise, government, and research clients through its Rigetti Quantum Cloud Services platform. The company’s proprietary quantum-classical infrastructure provides ultra-low latency integration with public and private clouds for high-performance practical quantum computing. Rigetti has developed the industry’s first multi-chip quantum processor for scalable quantum computing systems. The company designs and manufactures its chips in-house at Fab-1, the industry’s first dedicated and integrated quantum device manufacturing facility. Rigetti was founded in 2013 by Chad Rigetti and today employs more than 130 people with offices in the United States, U.K., and Australia. Learn more at www.rigetti.com.
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Export Licensing Compliance
This position may require access to information protected under U.S. export control laws and regulations, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (EAR). Please note that any offer for employment may be conditioned on authorization to receive software or technology controlled under these U.S. export control laws and regulations without sponsorship for an export license. In order to ensure compliance, Rigetti must determine U.S. citizenship or U.S. visa/immigration status of all prospective applicants for this position.
Any citizenship information provided will be reviewed solely for export control compliance purposes. Only applicants eligible to receive export-controlled items, software, technology, and information will be considered for this position. Citizenship information will be handled in accordance with Rigetti’s policies prohibiting discrimination based upon classifications protected by federal, state, or local law.
Rigetti is committed to full compliance with applicable anti-discrimination laws. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We strive to create an inclusive work environment and will not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
