Senior Process Design Kit (PDK) LVS Flow engineer

PsiQuantum'smission 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 approachisbased on silicon photonics. Byleveragingthe 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 : photonsdon'tfeel heat, are immune to electromagnetic interference, and integrate with existing cryogenic cooling and standard fiber-optic infrastructure.

In 2024,PsiQuantumannounced 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.

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 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. Itrepresentsa fundamental shift-and 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 :

We are actively seeking an experienced PDK LVS Flow engineer. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for developing, validating, and maintaining the Layout Versus Schematic (LVS) verification flow within our Photonics Process Design Kits.

Your expertise in netlist extraction, comparison, and manipulation is essential to ensuring a robust design flow, leading to accurate and efficient physical implementations of our leading-edge Photonics circuits.

You utilize your coding skills to establish an LVS verification flow within our design environment. You leverage collaborative version control systems, preferably Git, to maintain the high-quality and integrity of our PDKs.

You support the design and layout teams for LVS-related issues, especially during the tape-out phase.

Responsibilities :

• Establish and maintain a robust LVS verification flow using Klayout and Python.
• Define, implement, and validate netlist extraction rules from our Photonics circuits within the PDK, ensuring precise device and connectivity recognition.
• Develop robust tools for comprehensive netlist manipulation, comparison, and verification to ensure alignment between layout and schematic netlists.
• Maintain, validate, and release new versions of our PDKs, ensuring accuracy and performance.
• Provide support and assistance to layout and design teams throughout the tape-out phase.
• Drive essential interactions among our foundry, process, circuit design, layout, and test teams to ensure seamless implementation of our advanced photonics circuits.

Experience / Qualifications :

PsiQuantum provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. PsiQuantum does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable laws.

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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

$150,000 — $185,000 USD

Bay Area Pay Range

$170,000 — $202,000 USD