Electrical Engineer - Layout/EDA tool Automation

Job Description

Job Title: Principal Electrical Engineer, Layout/EDA Tool Automation. Location: Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, USA

• Job Type: Full-time

• Work Arrangement: On-site (the description also mentions US Remote, creating a location/work-arrangement inconsistency)

• Salary: $180,000–$205,000 per year

• Additional Compensation: Bonus and equity eligible

Duties:

• Develop and execute a roadmap for layout automation and AI-enabled design workflows across the organization.

• Define and manage productivity metrics, focusing on reducing layout cycle times, increasing engineering output, and improving first-pass success rates.

• Identify opportunities to automate layout, verification, tape-out, and release processes.

• Develop software tools, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted workflows to reduce manual work and improve design consistency.

• Integrate generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent workflow technologies into engineering processes to deliver measurable productivity improvements.

• Work with layout engineers and design teams to capture best practices and technical knowledge and turn them into reusable automated solutions.

• Build data pipelines and performance dashboards to measure engineering efficiency and automation results;

• Lead the adoption of new tools and processes through training, coaching, and technical guidance.

• Work with EDA vendors and internal software teams to evaluate and deploy new capabilities.

• Lead design automation initiatives across multiple programs and technology platforms.

• Mentor engineers and influence future investments in automation, AI, and digital engineering.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required.

• At least 8 years of experience in IC, MEMS, photonics, advanced packaging, or physical design and layout environments.

• Must qualify as a U.S. Person under the stated contractual requirements. This includes U.S. citizens, permanent residents or green card holders, and individuals granted asylum or refugee status.

• Due to U.S. government national security requirements, candidates must not be nationals of the People's Republic of China or Russia unless they are also U.S. citizens.

Preferred:

• Master's or Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or a related discipline.

• Experience developing automation solutions using Python, SKILL, Tcl, C++, or similar programming languages.

• Experience improving engineering workflows through automation, process optimization, or digital transformation.

• Ability to lead cross-functional technical projects from concept to deployment.

• Strong communication skills and ability to influence engineering teams without direct authority;

• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Allegro, Synopsys, Siemens EDA, KLayout, or comparable design platforms.

• Experience automating layout generation, verification, DRC/LVS closure, PDK integration, or tape-out preparation.

• Experience applying AI, machine learning, large language models, agentic systems, or generative technologies in engineering environments.

• Proven ability to deliver measurable productivity improvements of 25%, 50%, or more through automation.

• Experience establishing engineering metrics, dashboards, and ROI-driven automation strategies;

• Familiarity with cloud computing infrastructure and modern software development practices.

• Experience leading organizational change and technology adoption.

• Ability to balance long-term platform development with immediate productivity improvements.

• Experience working in multidisciplinary, R&D-driven engineering environments.

Benefits / Instructions:

• Annual base salary of $180,000–$205,000.

• Eligible for bonus and equity compensation.

• Competitive compensation and opportunities to work on advanced quantum technology.

• Flexible work arrangements.

• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance.

• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company matching.

• Student loan repayment benefit.

• Equity opportunities.

• Generous paid time off and sick leave.

• 12 paid holidays annually.

• Paid parental leave.

• Employee discount programs.

• Applicants for safety-sensitive positions must complete a pre-employment drug test.

• Quantinuum is an equal opportunity employer.

• Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment and interview process.

• Some positions may require U.S. government export authorization before candidates can access controlled technology or software.