Senior Analogue/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Permanent employee, Full-time · London

About The Role and Team

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London. We are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more. We are based in Islington with state of the art cryogenic facilities and have an outstanding interdisciplinary team spanning quantum physics to IC design.

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 100+ is based in Oxford and London, with a centre of mass in our Islington lab.

Our Team

The IC Team is responsible for the design and test of the integrated circuits which operate at
deep-cryogenic temperatures and interact with the qubits. This role is a unique chance to work
at the bleeding edge of technology development where you will measure, optimise, and analyse
the performance of innovative circuits to tackle the engineering challenge of implementing a
large-scale quantum computer in silicon.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity to join a scale-up company shaping the future
of quantum computing. There are vast opportunities for professional growth and to make an
impact within the company.

Functions of the Role

Design and verification of continuous-time and discrete-time circuits like amplifiers, filters, high accuracy and high performance data-converters in CMOS technology.
Working with layout team on layout of Analogue and Mixed-Signal blocks
Supporting post-silicon setting up and debugging to evaluate the Performance of the IC
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including the RF IC Design team, the IC
Validation team as well as the Quantum physics team to achieve the project goals.
Documenting own work and contribute in design reviews

Experience - Essentials

Solid understanding of Analogue and Mixed-Signal CMOS IC design
Experience in design of Analogue integrated circuit with silicon-proven results
Familiar with design of Switched-Capacitor circuits and Data Converters in CMOS technology
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a high-level of self-management and self-motivation
Familiar with design and verification CAD tools.
Experience in Layout and design strategy

Experience - Desirable

Experience in design of ADCs and DACs for high-frequency, high-performance or low-power applications.
Experience in clock generation circuits and PLL
Knowledge of CMOS fabrication technology
Familiar with Cryogenic CMOS design
Knowledge of Verilog, Verilog-A or Verilog-AMS
Knowledge of MATLAB
Knowledge of DSP and communication system
Familiar with Ultra-low-power Analog and Mixed-Signal design
Familiar with Digital Design Flow

Benefits

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

EEO Statement

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

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About us

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up based in London founded by internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.