Principal ASIC Design Engineer

Atom Computing is at the forefront of quantum computing, utilizing optically trapped neutral atoms to create groundbreaking technologies. We are looking for a Principal ASIC Designer to lead the development of essential technologies for our quantum computers, overseeing the entire design process from requirements to silicon bring-up. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams and customers to ensure designs meet both technical and business needs, while also providing strategic guidance to executive stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Participate in FPGA design and development to understand hardware architectures for scaling performance and density.
• Lead research on leveraging ASICs for enhanced performance and density in future generations.
• Establish internal ASIC design processes, defining methodologies across architecture, RTL, verification, and tapeout.
• Engage in hands-on ASIC design, including microarchitecture, RTL development, testing, and integration.
• Manage schedules and vendor interfaces, coordinating milestones and ensuring successful fabrication with ASIC partners.
• Collaborate with quantum physicists and engineers to deliver hardware that meets use case requirements.
• Oversee product roadmap and subsystem delivery schedules for commercial and research projects.

Qualifications:

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• 10+ years of post-degree experience in hardware engineering, specifically in ASIC/SoC environments.
• Experience with 2 or more complete ASIC design cycles.
• Experience porting designs from FPGA prototypes to ASICs.

Skills:

• Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred).
• Experience in implementing large digital signal processing blocks in RTL.
• Knowledge of ASIC fabs, partners, and design nodes, as well as FPGA capabilities.
• Familiarity with Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA design tools.
• Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and related digital circuit design.
• Mixed signal design experience is a plus.