Superconducting IC Designer II

TL;DR

Superconducting IC Designer II (Superconducting IC/Quantum): Create and improve superconducting integrated circuit layouts and device designs for quantum processors with an accent on EDA toolchain development, electromagnetic modeling/simulation, and design verification for correctness and manufacturability. Focus on topological/parametric device design and mitigating packaging, I/O, electronics, and cryogenic environment impacts to advance quantum processor architecture.

Location: Burnaby, Canada

Salary: 125,000-171,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global develops and delivers quantum computing systems, software, and services.

What you will do

• Create superconducting integrated circuit layouts.
• Understand, predict, and design the behavior of superconducting devices.
• Verify designs for correctness and manufacturability.
• Use analytical/numerical models and simulations to represent and understand devices.
• Use custom software infrastructure for superconducting IC design and debug technical issues.
• Document IC designs and communicate them with colleagues.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in electronic engineering, physics, computer science, or a closely related field (graduate degree + 0-2 years, or bachelor’s + 2-4 years).
• IC design experience including analog, quantum, or RF design experience.
• Strong applied electromagnetic theory.
• Strong programming skills and demonstrated ability to collaborate on codebases.
• Strong problem-solving skills and persistence in technical challenges.
• Excellent communication skills with both experts and non-experts.

Nice to have

• Expertise in superconducting devices, qubit design/control, or EDA software development/customization.
• Experience with RF/microwave design on or near ICs and quantum-mechanical modeling of superconducting devices.
• Experience with EDA tools (e.g., Ansys EDA, Keysight ADS, Cadence EDA, Comsol, SUN Magnetics, WRspice) and IC design verification tools.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, especially Common Lisp, Python, and Cadence SKILL.

Culture & Benefits

• Company ownership and competitive pay.
• Interview process includes review of total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefits, and culture).
• Mentorship and frequent feedback in an intermediate-seniority role.
• Values straight talk, empathy, accountability, and cross-disciplinary collaboration.

Hiring process

• Recruiter reviews total rewards during the interview process.
• Final offer is determined by proficiencies within the level.