Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Quantum Computing)

TL;DR

Principal ASIC Design Engineer (Quantum Computing): Overseeing the end-to-end development of critical silicon technologies for quantum computers with an accent on design strategy, RTL development, and system integration. Focus on translating quantum physics requirements into production-ready ASIC designs and managing the long-term silicon roadmap.

Location: Hybrid (Must be based in Boulder, CO or Austin, TX with at least 3 days per week in office)

Salary: $180,000 - $220,000

Company

hirify.global builds quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs.

What you will do

• Establish internal ASIC design processes and methodologies across architecture, RTL, verification, and tapeout.
• Lead the end-to-end design strategy from requirements definition through silicon bring-up.
• Perform hands-on ASIC design, including microarchitecture, RTL development (SystemVerilog), testing, and integration.
• Manage vendor interfaces, fabrication milestones, and the subsystem delivery schedule for commercial and research projects.
• Collaborate with quantum physicists, optical engineers, and software teams to ensure hardware meets specific use cases.
• Influence and develop FPGA designs to prepare and streamline the transition to ASIC production.

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of post-degree experience as a hardware engineer.
• Completion of 2 or more full ASIC design cycles.
• Proven experience porting designs from FPGA prototypes to ASICs.
• Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred) and implementation of large digital signal processing (DSP) blocks.
• Must be based in or able to work from Boulder, CO or Austin, TX.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA design tools.
• Expertise in microprocessor and related digital circuit design.
• Mixed signal design experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and dependents.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• 401K company matching and life insurance.
• FSA and dependent care benefits.
• Daily catered team lunches, snacks, and drinks provided in the office.