About the roleD-Wave is seeking a Staff Superconducting Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer to join our IC Design team, which develops the superconducting chips at the core of our quantum computers. These highly complex circuits require advanced, customized electronic design automation (EDA) tools and workflows.
In this role, you will work with designers and scientists across the Processor Development (PD) group to advance superconducting qubit and processor technologies. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing superconducting devices such as Josephson junctions, SQUIDs, SFQ gates, QFPs, resonators, and qubits; improving the EDA toolchain; developing novel device concepts and enhancements; and mitigating performance impacts from packaging, I/O, electronics, and cryogenic environments.
As a senior technical leader, you will help shape IC design strategy, provide technical direction, and mentor engineers across teams. Experience in quantum or superconducting circuits is preferred, though related experience in RFIC design, analog IC design, or silicon photonics is also valued.
The IC Design team is part of the PD group advancing our quantum computing hardware, and your work will directly influence our processor architecture and capabilities.
What you'll do- Create superconducting integrated circuit layouts at scale.
- Use analytical or numerical models and simulations to represent and understand devices.
- Work with custom software infrastructure for superconducting IC design.
- Drive strategic improvements in IC designs as technology and requirements evolve.
- Identify and resolve architectural or systemic limitations in our designs.
- Set direction on design development and processes, balancing technical and project constraints.
- Mentor across teams and provide deep technical leadership.
- Verify designs for correctness and manufacturability.
- Document IC designs, communicate with colleagues about them, including across team boundaries.
- Debug challenging technical issues that arise in your own work or those of colleagues.
Required- A post-secondary degree in electronic engineering, physics, computer science, or a related field.
- A graduate degree with relevant specialization and 6+ years of experience, or an undergraduate degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
- Significant experience in industrial or commercial environments.
- Proven leadership in large-scale IC design and optimization.
- Experience mentoring engineers in highly technical environments.
- Strong understanding of applied electromagnetic theory.
- Strong programming skills and experience collaborating on shared codebases.
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences.
Bonus Skills (Nice to Have):- Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
- Qubit design or qubit control
- EDA software development and customization
- RF and microwave IC design
- Experience with Quantum-mechanical modeling of superconducting devices
- Experience with tools such as Ansys EDA, Keysight ADS, Cadence EDA tools, Comsol, SUN Magnetics modeling tools, or WRspice.
- Strong understanding of IC verification tools and EDA workflow complexity.
- Proficiency in multiple programming languages, particularly Common Lisp, Python, and Cadence SKILL.
A D-Waver's DNA- We look at the future and say "why not"; we see possibilities where others see problems or routines. We show the way ahead and are committed to achieving ambitious goals.
- We practice straight talk and listen generously to each other with empathy. We value different opinions and points of views. We ensure that we connect outside as well as inside to learn from others and inspire each other.
- We hold ourselves accountable for delivering results. We make decisions & take responsibility so that we can act & support each other.
- As leaders we motivate & engage our teams to undertake beyond what they originally thought possible, by developing our teams & creating the conditions for people to grow and empower themselves through enabling & coaching.
Our Compensation Philosophy is Simple but Powerful:We believe providing D-Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits is the start of creating a culture where people want to give the best they've got - not because they're simply making money, but because they've fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.
During the interview process, your Recruiter will review our total rewards (base, equity, bonus, perks, benefit, culture) offerings. The final offer is determined by your proficiencies within this level. Inclusion: We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation in our pursuit. Our employees range from distinguished domain experts with decades of experience in their respective fields, to bright and motivated graduates eager to make their mark. Our diverse and innovative team will make you feel appreciated, supported and empower your career growth at D-Wave.
The base pay range for this role is: 168,000 - 230,000 CAD per year (Burnaby)
