Layout Verification PEX Engineer

PsiQuantumsmission is to build the first useful quantum computersmachines 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 approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe advanced semiconductor manufacturing industryincluding partners like GlobalFoundrieswe use the same high-volume processes that already produce billions of chips for telecom and consumer electronics. Photonics offers natural advantages for scale: photonsdontfeel heat are immune to electromagnetic interference and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024PsiQuantumannounced 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 definingand that now is the time to scale.

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

Quantum computing is not an extension of classical computing. Itrepresentsa fundamental shiftand a path to mastering challenges that cannot besolvedany other way. The potential is enormous and we have a clearpathto make it real.

Come join us.

Job Summary:

The PsiQuantum Foundry Engineering team develops and supports a silicon photonics technology platform in collaboration with our development partners. This work includes enabling new materials process modules and technology capabilities required to support PsiQuantums product development roadmap for a commercially useful quantum computer.

The Layout Verification / Parasitic Extraction Engineer will support the physical and electrical verification of photonic integrated circuits within PsiQuantums silicon photonics technology platform. This role will focus on validating the electrical routing associated with photonic circuits including routing for photonic devices bias lines heaters phase shifters modulators monitor structures control signals and electrical I/O interfaces.

This is a hands-on execution role suited for a detail-oriented engineer who is comfortable working with EDA tools. The engineer will run established DRC LVS ERC antenna density and parasitic extraction flows; review verification reports; generate extracted outputs; and work with layout and design engineers to identify and resolve layout verification issues prior to tapeout.

Responsibilities:

• Run established DRC LVS ERC antenna density and parasitic extraction flows using existing scripts runsets and foundry PDK decks.
• Validate electrical routing in photonic integrated circuit layouts including routing for photonic devices bias lines heaters phase shifters modulators monitor structures control signals and electrical I/O interfaces.
• Generate extracted netlists and extracted views for post-layout electrical simulation.
• Maintain organized logs reports run directories and status trackers.
• Support block-level and chip-level verification activities prior to tapeout.

Experience/Qualifications:

Required qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering Physics Microelectronics or related field or equivalent experience.
• Basic knowledge of IC layout and physical verification concepts.
• Exposure to DRC LVS or parasitic extraction.
• Familiarity with Linux or Unix environments.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow established procedures.
• Good communication and documentation skills.
• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing.
• Ability to contribute in a fast-moving start-up environment.

Preferred qualifications:

• Exposure to analog/mixed-signal ICs or custom IC layout.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso Siemens Calibre Cadence Pegasus/PVS Cadence Quantus and similar EDA tools.
• Familiarity with post-layout simulation flows and extracted netlists.
• Basic scripting experience in Python.
• Exposure to silicon photonics photonic integrated circuits or optoelectronics.
• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing silicon photonics or advanced semiconductor technology.

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