Rigetti Computing

Lead Engineer, Lithography

Fremont, CA · Staff+

Sponsorship not specified$165k-$205kDetected 90 days ago

Full-Stack DevelopmentElectrical EngineeringResearch

About the role

Rigetti Computing is seeking a Lead Lithography Engineer to serve as the technical authority for our patterning ecosystem.
You will partner with our EBL hardware experts to optimize beam-resist interactions while providing the technical vision for our track and optical lithography modules.

About the Role Rigetti Computing is seeking a Lead Lithography Engineer to serve as the technical authority for our patterning ecosystem.
Sitting at the critical intersection of high-end R&D and scalable production, you will architect the "wet" process framework that translates quantum designs into hardware.
This role is designed for an experienced engineer to take ownership of the broader lithography and metrology roadmap as we accelerate our qubit manufacturing capabilities.
Ability to build process frameworks and drive technical strategy rather than just executing within existing ones.
Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity, prioritize module-level goals, and mentor junior engineering staff while maintaining deep hands-on technical engagement.

Ph.D. with 7+ years or M.S. with 10+ years of direct experience in lithography process development and integration.
Degree in Physics, Materials Science, Electrical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related field.
Proven hands-on mastery of the full lithography "wet" stack, including CAR/non-CAR resist chemistry, reaction kinetics, CD control, and sub-micron overlay management.
Strong expertise in SPC, DOE, GR&R, and root-cause analysis
proficiency with JMP or similar statistical software to build diagnostic frameworks from the ground up.
Proven ability to professionalize processes in R&D or semi-manual environments, translating "tribal knowledge" into scalable SOPs, recipes, and technical specifications.
Hands-on proficiency with track systems, projection steppers, contact aligners, and maskless aligners (MLA).
Technical knowledge of proximity effect correction (PEC), dose strategy optimization, and multi-layer resist stacks.
Expertise in managing charging and thermal stability challenges on non-standard or insulating substrates.
Direct experience with DUV (KrF/ArF) or i-line projection lithography and the transition of processes to high-throughput production.

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