What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior EDA/CAD Engineer position at PsiQuantum?
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
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 recruiting@psiquantum.com.
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$120,000—$130,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$160,000—$185,000 USD
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
- 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.
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 recruiting@psiquantum.com.
We are not accepting unsolicited resumes from employment agencies.
The ranges below reflect the target ranges for a new hire base salary. One is for the Bay Area (within 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto), the second one (if applicable) is for elsewhere in the US (beyond 50 miles of HQ, Palo Alto). If there is only one range, it is for the specific location of where the position will be located. Actual compensation may vary outside of these ranges and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
U.S. Base Pay Range
$120,000—$130,000 USD
Bay Area Pay Range
$160,000—$185,000 USD
Salary : $120,000 - $185,000