Senior Analogue​/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

Senior Analogue/Mixed-Signal IC Design Engineer

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Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing start-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.

• 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.

• 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 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.

• 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.

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.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

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