Quantum Design Engineer
QuantWareJob Title
Quantum Design Engineer
Role Summary
Join the R&D team to design and scale superconducting quantum processors and associated readout hardware. Work spans on‑chip subsystem architecture, EM simulation, frequency allocation, crosstalk mitigation, packaging, and interconnect strategies.
This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring close collaboration with experimentalists and device engineers to convert measurement feedback into rapid design iterations that improve coherence, fidelity, yield, and manufacturability.
Experience Level
Mid-level. The role targets candidates with practical device design experience; typical profile in posting: MSc + 2+ years industry experience, or a PhD with relevant hands‑on work.
Responsibilities
Primary responsibilities include design, simulation, and automation of quantum device and readout hardware.
- Design and simulate superconducting quantum hardware to improve coherence, performance, and scalability.
- Develop manufacturable device architectures to accelerate R&D cycles and increase qubit fidelity and yield.
- Architect and optimize nonreciprocal superconducting circuits (e.g. parametric amplifiers) for cryogenic operation and robust readout.
- Interpret simulation results and correlate with experimental data to guide iterative design improvements.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure rapid design-to-test cycles.
- Automate design pipelines using Python for parametric generation, simulation sweeps, and data processing.
Requirements
Must-have technical skills and experience; educational requirements are listed below under Education Requirements.
- Strong Python skills for automation, simulation control, and data analysis.
- Experience with EM simulation and chip layout tools (examples: Ansys HFSS, Q3D, KLayout) and version control (Git).
- Practical knowledge of cQED devices and superconducting circuit design.
- Experience designing nonreciprocal superconducting circuits or advanced readout techniques.
- Solid understanding of microwave engineering, quantum noise sources, and fabrication methods.
- Familiarity with Qiskit‑Metal or similar quantum device design frameworks is a plus.
Education Requirements
MSc in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field with 2+ years of industry experience, or a PhD with relevant hands-on work. The posting indicates these as the target educational backgrounds; equivalent practical experience may also be considered.
About the Company
Company: QuantWare
Headquarters: Delft, Netherlands
QuantWare develops superconducting quantum processors using its VIO™ QPU architecture to enable scalable, high‑qubit quantum computers. The company focuses on qubit chip design, cryogenic readout, and modular QPU architectures to advance performance and manufacturability.
