Hiring: Senior QPU Design Engineer Company: Physics World Location: College Park, MD Job Posted Time: 2026-09-15 14:56:16 Employment Type: Contract Target Skills & Keywords : AWS, Python About the job Required Skills: •In this position you will turn operational requirements into chip layout, supporting the delivery of devices that enable new technologies. You will have the opportunity to expand the range of features our chips support, contributing directly to the goal of building utility scale quantum computers. •Guiding chips through the design process, from requirements to layout and tape out •Laying out complex multi layer chips, including metal track routing and interfaces with photonics and CMOS •Collaborating with scientists to discuss their requirements and settle on specifications •Coordinating with other teams to ensure feasibility and compatibility •Taking charge of projects independently and owning delivery of the final tape out Qualifications: •You'd Be a Great Fit With Experience in scripted generation of layout, using GDSFactory in Python or similar •If this role has a commission structure, the compensation range below just reflects the base compensation range. Compensation: •$124,000 - $186,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!