Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors including Bosch Ventures, Porsche SE, Sony Innovation Fund, Oxford Sciences Innovations, INKEF Capital and Octopus Ventures, and we have so far raised over £62 million in equity and grant funding. 

We bring together the brightest quantum engineers, integrated circuit (IC) engineers, quantum computing theoreticians and software engineers to create a unique, world-leading team, working together closely to maximise our combined expertise. Our collaborative and interdisciplinary culture is an ideal fit for anyone who thrives in a cutting-edge research and development environment focused on tackling big challenges and contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our team of 40+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab and office.

• Hands-on block-level layout design and verification
• Parasitic extraction and optimization of layouts in close collaboration with the design team.
• Development of custom PDK components including Schematic and Layout Pcells
• Development of custom DRC and LVS decks
• Document own work for peer review and evaluate layout work of other team members

• Industry degree qualification with >2 years of experience in Analog IC Layout in the Cadence environment
• Proficiency in Cadence Virtuoso Layout Suite (X)L
• Proficiency in DRC, LVS, & Parasitic Extraction with Mentor Calibre
• Team player with a collaborative mindset
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Experience with 40nm processes and below, including familiarity with layout-dependent effects (LOD, WPE, OSE, etc.)
• SKILL programming capabilities for work automation and productivity enhancement

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team
• Competitive salary and share options scheme
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• Select your own laptop/kit 
• Life Assurance
• Cycle-to-work Scheme 
• Flexible working
• Central London location

Quantum Motion is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate based on age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, colour, religion, disability status, marital status, pregnancy, gender reassignment or any other protected characteristics covered by the Equality Act 2010.