Senior EDA/CAD Engineer

About the role

PsiQuantum is searching for a highly motivated, excellent CAD Engineer to join the Electronic-IC Team. The successful candidate will have a solid EE background with an in-depth understanding of circuits, layouts, and VLSI design. We are looking for someone with experience writing code to automate design processes and who enjoys working in groundbreaking process technologies. A strong background in Skill, Perl, and Python is needed for this position. The job involves both development and support.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support design databases, data integrity, and version control systems (e.g., IC Manage, Cliosoft, or similar).
• Install, configure, and support foundry PDKs.
• Develop automation using Perl, Python, and Cadence SKILL.
• Own and maintain the custom design environment used by custom schematic and mask designers.
• Support and maintain CAD tools used by IC designers including:
  • Virtuoso ADE, ADS, and various simulation environments
  • HSPICE and other simulation tools
  • Verilog / System Verilog flows
• Maintain and improve the cloud-based design environment, including compute infrastructure and user workflows.
• Work with CAD tool vendors to evaluate new tools, solve bugs, and improve usability.
• Develop infrastructure to support design work in new process technologies.
• Troubleshoot and resolve design environment issues to ensure high team productivity.

Requirements

• B.S. (or equivalent experience) in Electrical Engineering with 5+ years of experience or M.S. in Electrical Engineering and 3+ years’ experience.
• A basic understanding of MOSFET device behavior, CMOS layout, and VLSI design.
• Excellent programming, debugging, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with version control and design data management systems.
• Experience with Perl, Cadence SKILL, and Python.
• Great communication skills.
• Passionate about providing excellent support for end-users.

Pay

The estimated annual base salary range for this role is:

• Zone 1 (Bay Area and NYC): $150,800—$177,200 USD
• Zone 2 (e.g., Los Angeles, Washington DC): $135,700—$159,500 USD
• Zone 3 (e.g., Austin, Chicago, Sacramento): $120,700—$141,800 USD
• Zone 4 (e.g., Nashville, Phoenix/Tempe, and many remote locations): $105,500—$124,000 USD

Full-time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Actual compensation may vary based on qualifications, experience, geographic location, and other factors.

Benefits

• Competitive health coverage for you and your dependents
• 401(k) with company match
• Equity grants
• Access to financial wellness tools and planning resources
• Wellness benefits
• Family support programs
• Life and disability insurance
• Paid leave programs
• Company-designated paid holidays
• Discretionary time off (DTO)
• End-of-year company shutdown

Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. Some benefits have eligibility requirements and may vary based on location, role, or employment status.