Staff Superconducting IC Designer

About the role

D-Wave is seeking a Staff Superconducting Integrated Circuit (IC) Designer to join our IC Design team, which develops the superconducting chips at the core of our quantum computers. The role works with designers and scientists across the Processor Development group to advance superconducting qubit and processor technologies.

• Create superconducting integrated circuit layouts at scale.
• Use analytical or numerical models and simulations to represent and understand devices.
• Work with custom software infrastructure for superconducting IC design.
• Drive strategic improvements in IC designs as technology and requirements evolve.
• Identify and resolve architectural or systemic limitations in our designs.
• Set direction on design development and processes, balancing technical and project constraints.
• Mentor across teams and provide deep technical leadership.
• Verify designs for correctness and manufacturability.
• Document IC designs, communicate with colleagues about them, including across team boundaries.
• Debug challenging technical issues that arise in your own work or those of colleagues.

• A post‑secondary degree in electronic engineering, physics, computer science, or a related field.
• A graduate degree with relevant specialization and 6+ years of experience, or an undergraduate degree with 8+ years of relevant experience.
• Significant experience in industrial or commercial environments.
• Proven leadership in large‑scale IC design and optimization.
• Experience mentoring engineers in highly technical environments.
• Strong understanding of applied electromagnetic theory.
• Strong programming skills and experience collaborating on shared codebases.
• Excellent problem‑solving and communication skills across technical and non‑technical audiences.

• Expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Superconducting ICs
• Qubit design or qubit control
• EDA software development and customization
• RF and microwave IC design
• Experience with Quantum‑mechanical modeling of superconducting devices
• Experience with tools such as Ansys EDA, Keysight ADS, Cadence EDA tools, Comsol, SUN Magnetics modeling tools, or WRspice.
• Strong understanding of IC verification tools and EDA workflow complexity.
• Proficiency in multiple programming languages, particularly Common Lisp, Python, and Cadence SKILL.

We believe in providing D‑Wavers with company ownership, competitive pay, and a range of meaningful benefits to create a culture where people want to give the best they’ve got — not just because they’re making money, but because they’ve fallen in love with our vision, mission, values, and team.

We celebrate diverse perspectives to drive innovation. Our employees range from seasoned experts to motivated graduates, and we offer a range of benefits that support professional growth, well‑being, and community engagement.

No 3rd party candidates will be accepted.

It is D‑Wave Systems Inc. policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, local law.

168, CAD per year (Burnaby)