Design Enablement Engineer

Job Description

Job Title: Senior Design Enablement Engineer. Location: Palo Alto, California, United States; Remote

Responsibilities:

• Own execution of new and updated design rules for existing photonic mask levels.
• Serve as the technical interface between photonic design, reliability teams, and Foundry partners.
• Evaluate interactions between layout, design, technology, and fabrication processes.
• Review and assess DRC waiver requests, performing technical risk assessments and ensuring proper documentation.
• Plan and support execution of engineering samples for system builds;
• Support product qualification activities, contributing to debugging and resolving technology or process issues.
• Assist in establishing design rules, design manuals, reliability test vehicles, process tolerances, and wafer acceptance criteria.
• Analyze inline data and generate appropriate engineering line controls.
• Support tape-out enablement, Process Design Kit (PDK) revisions, and design for reliability activities.

Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in semiconductor or EDA technologies.
• Proven experience managing complex projects across departments.
• Strong domain knowledge in process knowledge, design manual development, DRC creation, and reliability/qualification testing.
• Excellent communication skills for cross-team collaboration;
• Strong analytical, creative, and problem-solving skills.
• Highly focused, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated interest in quantum computing and readiness to contribute in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred:

• Prior experience with leading-edge semiconductor technologies and silicon photonics products.
• Experience working with advanced quantum hardware platforms or cryogenic systems.
• Knowledge of computational lithography and tool selection for photonics fabrication.

Benefits and Compensation:

• U.S. Base Pay Range: $130,000 - $145,000 USD
• Bay Area Pay Range: $160,000 - $175,000 USD
• Full-time roles are eligible for equity and additional benefits;
• Compensation varies based on qualifications, experience, and location.

Other Information:

• PsiQuantum is an equal employment opportunity employer.
• Only official PsiQuantum emails will be used for communication; do not share personal banking information.
• Applications from employment agencies are not accepted;
• Candidates may be asked to complete voluntary self-identification surveys for government reporting purposes.