Superconducting Quantum RF Engineer

About the role

We are seeking a Superconducting Quantum RF Engineer to join our team and help develop cutting-edge tools for superconducting quantum circuit design. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with superconducting qubit design, microwave engineering, and electromagnetic simulation of quantum devices.

Responsibilities:

• Design, simulate, and optimize superconducting quantum circuits including qubits, resonators, and coupling structures.
• Develop and maintain Process Design Kits (PDKs) for superconducting quantum devices.
• Perform electromagnetic simulations and microwave analysis for quantum circuit components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate quantum device design workflows.
• Contribute to the development of open-source tools for superconducting quantum circuit design.
• Stay current with the latest advancements in superconducting quantum computing and microwave engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with superconducting qubit design (transmon, fluxonium, etc.) and quantum circuit architectures.
• Strong background in microwave engineering and RF circuit design.
• Experience with EM simulation tools (e.g., HFSS, Sonnet, Palace, OpenEMS).
• Proficiency in Python and scientific computing libraries.
• Familiarity with quantum device physics and cryogenic microwave systems.
• Experience with layout tools (e.g., GDSFactory, KLayout, Qiskit Metal) is a plus.
• GIT proficiency and contributions to open-source projects.
• Background in superconducting device fabrication processes is a plus.

This is a remote position. We welcome applicants who are passionate about advancing superconducting quantum computing through innovative design tools and methodologies.

Source: GDSFactory's careers page via Html. Read by TQI on 1 Nov 2026.