Rigetti Computing

IC Layout Automation Software Engineer

Fremont, CA

Sponsorship not specified$190k-$220kDetected 39 days ago

PythonFull-Stack DevelopmentCadenceElectrical EngineeringResearchCommunication

About the role

Rigetti is seeking an IC Layout Automation Software Engineer to develop and maintain software systems that support the design and fabrication of superconducting quantum circuits.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams across design, fabrication, and research to build and evolve tools that are critical to how quantum devices are designed and produced.
This is a highly interdisciplinary role that requires strong software fundamentals alongside familiarity with IC design workflows and fabrication processes.

Proven ability to own and improve complex, long-lived codebases, including refactoring, architecture decisions, testing, documentation, and maintainability.
Ability to translate design, fabrication, or process requirements into reliable software implementations.
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally with stakeholders across software, hardware, design, fabrication, and research teams.
Ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize competing requests, and bring structure to evolving technical systems.

This role sits at the intersection of software engineering, IC layout, and semiconductor fabrication, enabling the translation of device and process requirements into manufacturable layouts.
B.S., M.S., or Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.
Strong proficiency in Python, with experience developing and maintaining production-quality software in a real-world engineering or technical environment.
Experience working with IC layout data and formats, including GDSII.
Familiarity with EDA / IC layout tooling such as KLayout, gdspy, Cadence, or similar platforms.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to operate across teams that use different technical language and workflows.
Working knowledge of semiconductor fabrication workflows, with exposure to lithography processes.
Familiarity with lithography required

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