Atom Computing

Principal ASIC Design Engineer

Atom Computing

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Austin • Colorado • Texas • United States

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Salary

💰 $180,000 - $220,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • Lead the development of critical technologies for neutral-atom quantum computers.
  • Define ASIC design methodologies across CAD flow selection, architecture, RTL, verification, and tape-out.
  • Evaluate and select external partners and manage the tape-out path.
  • Develop high-level behavioral models to simulate control loops and RF signal chain.
  • Lead microarchitecture and RTL development for low-latency RF pulse sequence generation.
  • Own the Universal Verification Methodology (UVM) strategy and formal verification.
  • Partner with quantum physicists and optical engineers to deliver hardware that meets fidelity requirements.
  • Manage subsystem delivery schedules for commercial and research projects.

Requirements

  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
  • 10+ years of post-degree experience in hardware engineering, specifically in ASIC/SoC environments.
  • Proven track record of leading at least 2 complete, full-flow tape-outs.
  • Deep experience with high-speed ADCs/DACs (GSPS+) and direct RF sampling architectures.
  • Familiarity with nodes optimized for Analog/RF (e.g., TSMC 28nm/16nm or GlobalFoundries FDX).
  • Deep understanding of constrained-random verification (UVM) and hardware-in-the-loop testing.
  • Expert-level proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA design suites.
  • Self-motivated, collaborative, and comfortable with the ambiguity of a fast-growing, early-stage company.
  • Bonus: Experience with cryogenic CMOS, software-defined radio (SDR), or quantum control systems.
Benefits
  • Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents.
  • Unlimited paid time off.
  • 401K company matching.
  • Short- and long-term disability.
  • FSA.
  • Dependent care benefits.
  • Life insurance.
  • Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in our offices, every day!
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Hard Skills & Tools
ASIC designRTL developmentverificationtape-outhigh-speed ADCsDACsRF sampling architecturesconstrained-random verificationhardware-in-the-loop testingbehavioral modeling
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationself-motivationadaptability
Certifications
MS in Electrical EngineeringPhD in Electrical Engineering