Principal Electrical Engineer - Layout/EDA tool Automation - 968

The role

You will define and execute the technical vision for layout productivity through advanced automation and AI-enabled workflows. You will develop software tools, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted workflows to improve design cycle time and quality.

What you will do

• Develop and execute a roadmap for layout automation and AI-enabled design workflows.
• Define and own key productivity metrics.
• Identify high-value opportunities for automation in layout, verification, tape-out, and release processes.
• Create software tools, automation frameworks, and AI-assisted workflows.
• Lead the integration of generative AI, machine learning, and intelligent workflow technologies.
• Partner with layout engineers and design teams to translate best practices into automated solutions.
• Establish data pipelines and performance dashboards.
• Drive adoption of new tools and processes through training and technical leadership.
• Collaborate with EDA vendors and internal software teams.
• Serve as the technical leader for design automation initiatives.

Required qualifications

• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in IC, MEMS, photonics, advanced packaging, or physical design and layout environments.
• Must be a U.S. Person defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status.
• Must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

Nice to have

• Advanced degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, or related discipline
• Demonstrated experience developing automation solutions using scripting or software development languages such as Python, SKILL, Tcl, C++, or similar.
• Experience improving engineering workflows through automation, process optimization, or digital transformation initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional technical efforts from concept through deployment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to influence engineering organizations without direct authority.
• Experience with Cadence Virtuoso, Allegro, Synopsis, Siemens EDA, KLayout, or comparable design platforms.
• Experience building automation for 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.
• Demonstrated success delivering measurable productivity improvements of 25%, 50%, or greater through automation.
• Experience establishing engineering metrics, dashboards, and ROI-driven automation strategies.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
• Student loan repayment benefit
• Equity opportunities
• Generous paid time off
• Sick leave
• 12 paid holidays annually
• Paid parental leave
• Employee discount programs

Before you apply

• All applicants for placement in safety-sensitive positions will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug test.

About the company

Quantinuum is a leading quantum computing company delivering a full stack platform designed to make quantum computing deployable in real-world environments. Headquartered in Broomfield, Colorado, it operates across the United States, United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and Singapore.