PsiQuantum · 10 hours ago
Senior Design Enablement Engineer
Palo Alto, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$130K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expPsiQuantum is focused on building the first useful quantum computers, leveraging silicon photonics technology. The Design Enablement Engineer will support the development of new silicon photonic products, working on tasks such as design rule creation, DRC checks, and product qualification activities.
ComputerHardwareQuantum ComputingSemiconductorSoftware
Responsibilities
Own execution of new and updated design rules to existing mask levels for photonics dies
Serve as a technical interface between PsiQ photonic design and reliability teams and Foundry
Evaluate interactions between layout, design, technology, and fabrication
Review and assess DRC waiver requests, performing technical risk assessment and ensuring proper documentation and approvals
Plan and support execution of engineering samples for system builds
Support product qualification activities, contributing to debugging and resolution of any fallouts from technology/process issues
Qualification
Required
Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering or Electronic Engineering or related experience is preferred
Minimum 5 years of experience in semiconductor or EDA technologies
Proven experience executing cross-department complex projects and working with semiconductor leading edge technologies
Domain knowledge: strong process knowledge; knowledge of design manual development, design rules and DRC creation; expert in setting up a design manual with a focus on new product technology development; prior experience with reliability and qualification test sites development
Proven team player with an ability to work effectively across departments, sites, time zones
Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an ability to communicate effectively to a variety of audiences
Strong critical thinking, creative, innovative, analytical, and detail oriented problem-solving skills
Highly focused, self-motivated and able to work independently with limited direction
Demonstrated ability to juggle multiple priorities and deliver against a schedule
Demonstrated interest in quantum computing
Ability to contribute in a fast-moving start-up environment
Benefits
Equity
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Company
PsiQuantum
PsiQuantum focuses on developing a scalable quantum computer using photonic qubits.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$2.3BKey Investors
OGBC GroupBlackRockAtomico
2026-01-21Series Unknown
2025-09-10Series E· $1B
2025-05-30Series Unknown· $22M
Leadership Team
Peter Shadbolt
Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer
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