Principal EDA Engineer

Company: Quantum
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Location: London
Job Description:

Job Overview

The IC Team is responsible for the design and test of the integrated circuits which operate at deep‑cryogenic temperatures and interact with the qubits. This role is a unique chance to work at the bleeding edge of technology development, developing new innovative circuits to tackle the engineering challenge of implementing a large scale quantum computer in silicon. You will be a key part of a multidisciplinary team, and will be involved in all the aspects of IC design cycle from initial concept to volume production.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to be an early employee at a start‑up shaping the future of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an impact within the company.

Responsibilities

  • Responsible for developing and maintaining all EDA environments within the company.
  • Managing the EDA team resources across multiple projects and teams.
  • Work alongside design and layout engineers in the tape‑out flow ensuring the quality of the submitted GDS.
  • Managing the interface with the foundry for ASIC fabrication flows.
  • Supporting the design teams providing technical expertise on tools usage and workflows.
  • Developing scripts to automate and improve design processes.
  • Debugging EDA issues including raising support tickets with tool vendors.
  • Demonstrated experience interfacing foundry/aggregators with solid understanding of the fabrication deliveries and sign‑off criteria.
  • As a Principal EDA Engineer, supporting design teams primarily working with an analogue flow using commercial PDK’s but with internally developed add‑ons to customize processes.
  • Work alongside other EDA support engineers as the eams grow and expand their remit.

Qualifications

  • Proficiency with Cadence Virtuoso, Siemens Calibre and Keysight ADS.
  • Scripting ability in Python, Bash and Perl.
  • Experience interfacing external IP vendors of digital and analogue IPs (logic, IOs, etc.).
  • Experience with Git data management.
  • AWS exposure.
  • Strong understanding of foundry deliveries and sign‑off criteria.

Benefits

  • Competitive salary and share options scheme
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Group private medical insurance scheme
  • Life Assurance
  • Cycle‑to‑work Scheme
  • Central London location

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Posted: July 7th, 2026