Senior ASIC Design Engineer

Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing by building quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms.

About the role

As a Senior ASIC Designer, you will design and develop a digital signal processing (DSP) block for our quantum computing systems. You will own the design from requirements definition through silicon bring-up, making key trade-offs across performance, power, area, and system integration constraints. Reporting to the ASIC Team Lead, you will work closely with cross-functional teams to translate evolving system requirements into production-ready designs. This role requires deep ASIC development expertise, strong systems thinking, and the ability to independently drive complex design work while maintaining alignment with broader system and product goals.

Due to the need for collaboration with Atom’s theory, software, hardware, and optics teams, this role is required to be in the office in Austin, TX or Boulder, CO at least 3 days per week.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on ASIC design including microarchitecture, RTL development, testing, and integration
• Work closely with Atom Computing’s quantum physicists, optical engineers, hardware and software engineers to understand use cases and deliver hardware that addresses the needs
• Participate in the design and development of current FPGA designs
• Influence the FPGA design and development process to prepare for ASIC design

Requirements

• MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of post-degree experience as a hardware engineer
• Have gone through a complete ASIC design cycle
• Experience in digital signal processing algorithms
• Proficiency with RTL (SystemVerilog preferred)
• Experience in implementing large digital signal processing blocks in RTL
• Knowledge of Cadence, Synopsys, or Siemens EDA design tools
• Expertise in FPGA, microprocessor, and related digital circuit design and functions

Benefits

• Fully paid medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their dependents
• Unlimited paid time off
• 401K company matching
• Short- and long-term disability
• FSA and dependent care benefits
• Life insurance
• Drinks, snacks, and catered team lunches in the office every day

Pay

The base salary range for this position is $140,000 - $175,000, commensurate with experience. In addition to salary, we offer an annual bonus and equity in the company.