Qubit Control IC Designer

Job Details:

Job Description:

Are you ready to be at the forefront of the quantum computing revolution? Join Intel's groundbreaking quantum computing team as a Qubit Control IC Designer, where you'll help shape the future of computing technology. This is an extraordinary opportunity to work on one of the most exciting and challenging frontiers in technology, designing the critical control electronics that will power Intel's quantum computers and potentially transform how we solve the world's most complex problems.

Why Join Us? This is your chance to be part of a revolutionary technology that will define the future of computing. You'll work with world-class engineers, access cutting-edge Intel technologies, and contribute to breakthroughs that could solve problems previously thought impossible. Join us in building the quantum computers of tomorrow!

Job Summary: In this position, you will be joining a team of incredibly talented engineers focused on the challenging task of building the control electronics for Intel quantum computers. The team is focused on leveraging the latest Intel CMOS processes, packaging, and integration technologies to develop novel qubit control architectures and circuits that can scale to millions of qubits. You'll be working at the intersection of cutting-edge semiconductor technology and quantum physics, creating solutions that push the boundaries of what's possible in computing.

Ready to help build the future of quantum computing? Apply now and be part of this extraordinary journey!

Key Responsibilities:

System Architecture and Design:

• Architect, design, and test complex mixed-signal system-on-chip (SoC) and FPGA solutions that interface the microinstruction layer of the quantum computing stack to actual qubits

• Generate complex control signals required to drive and read qubit states with precision and reliability

Signal Integrity Excellence:

• Perform signal integrity analysis and optimization for qubit chips to ensure optimal performance

• Apply electromagnetic (EM) modeling and simulation tools for signal integrity and crosstalk analysis

Collaborative Innovation:

• Work in close collaboration with both software/algorithms and qubit development teams to create integrated solutions

• Bridge the gap between quantum physics and practical electronic implementation

Qualifications:

You must possess the below minimum qualifications to be initially considered for this position. Preferred qualifications are in addition to the minimum requirements and are considered a plus factor in identifying top candidates. Experience listed below would be obtained through relevant previous job and/or research experience.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 4 years of experience, or Master's with 3 years of experience or PhD degree with 1 year of experience in Electrical Engineering or related engineering field

• Experience with RF/analog/mixed-signal circuit tape-out completed in an advanced process technology and lab testing

• Experience with silicon prototyping flow (design, validation, layout, tape-out, testing)

• Experience with architecture, design, implementation, and verification of mixed-signal systems including circuit blocks such as LNAs, Mixers, PAs, PLLs, VCOs, ADCs, DACs

• Experience with electromagnetic (EM) modeling and simulation tools and their application to signal integrity/crosstalk analysis for high-speed/high-density on-chip/on-package interconnect

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in high-level system design and validation with behavioral models (e.g., Matlab, Verilog, Veriloga, System Verilog, etc.)

• Expertise with DSP/signal processing skills

• Experience with quantum computing

• Expertise for qubit design, fabrication, and control (preferred focus on spin qubits)

• Hands-on experience with qubit characterization and control with dilution refrigerators and room lab-grade control electronics

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Additional Locations:

Business group:

Intel Foundry strives to make every facet of semiconductor manufacturing state-of-the-art while delighting our customers -- from delivering cutting-edge silicon process and packaging technology leadership for the AI era, enabling our customers to design leadership products, global manufacturing scale and supply chain, through the continuous yield improvements to advanced packaging all the way to final test and assembly. We ensure our foundry customers' products receive our utmost focus in terms of service, technology enablement and capacity commitments. Employees in the Foundry Technology Manufacturing are part of a worldwide factory network that designs, develops, manufactures, and assembly/test packages the compute devices to improve the lives of every person on Earth.

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

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Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel ( .

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will be eligible for our hybrid work model which allows employees to split their time between working on-site at their assigned Intel site and off-site. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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