• Hardware Developer (PDK)

    IBM (Yorktown Heights, NY)


    Introduction

     

    IBM Quantum is seeking talented engineers to join the quantum hardware design/simulation team at the IBM Thomas J. Watson Research Center in Yorktown Heights, NY. The team focuses on delivering quantum processor and processor-adjacent designs to meet a variety of internal needs, and develops and drives the methodology to make these designs successful. Designs span in scope from exploratory research to production-roadmap quantum processor unit development.

    Your role and responsibilities

    The successful candidate will participate in processor and testsite design deliveries and work closely with the fabrication/integration teams to drive process development kit development and maintenance. Applicants are expected to have familiarity with industry standards for chip design/release methodologies (in CMOS and/or experimental technologies), microwave engineering, and relevant hardware development tools such as Keysight ADS, Ansys Electronics Desktop, Cadence Virtuoso/Spectre etc. Experience with development for industry-grade physical verification sign-off tools such as Siemens Calibre, Synopsys IC Validator, Cadence Pegasus etc. is strongly preferred. Because the role includes collaboration between several diverse and dynamic teams of technical and operations personnel, good communication skills, initiative, and a strong sense of responsibility are key.

    Required technical and professional expertise

    * Python

    * Linux

    * Microwave engineering

    * Mask layout

    Preferred technical and professional experience

    * CMOS-grade sign-off physical verification methodologies

    * 3DEM simulation

    * Tcl

     

    IBM is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, caste, genetics, pregnancy, disability, neurodivergence, age, veteran status, or other characteristics. IBM is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.