IC Design Lead

Quantum Ic Design Lead

Quantum is now, and it's built here.

Oxford Ionics, now part of IonQ, is pioneering the next generation of quantum computing. Using our world-leading trapped-ion technology, we're building the most powerful, accurate and reliable quantum systems to tackle problems that today's supercomputers cannot solve.

Joining Oxford Ionics means becoming part of a global IonQ team that is transforming the future of quantum technology - faster, at scale, and with real world impact.

What to expect:

We're looking for an experienced IC Design Lead to build our integrated electronics capability within the QPU design team. This is a key technical leadership role where you'll help define our IC electronics roadmap and develop an in-house capability to design custom control ICs for our silicon ion-trap quantum processors.

You'll be pioneering new capabilities within a rapidly growing department, working at the interface of quantum computing and advanced semiconductor design. Collaborating closely with our IC fabrication engineers and external foundries, you'll develop a robust IC design and manufacturing flow. Together with our scientists and QPU design team, you'll define an efficient, scalable system architecture that underpins the next generation of our quantum systems.

What you'll be responsible for:

You will play a leading role in developing the custom control ICs that power our quantum processors. Your focus will be on defining, designing, and delivering the electronics architecture that enables our silicon ion-trap QPUs to scale efficiently and reliably. This is a hands-on, system-level role that combines deep technical design with strategic roadmap ownership.

Responsibilities include:

• IC design and architecture: Define the architecture for scalable control systems to be integrated into the QPU silicon substrate. Perform circuit and system modelling to demonstrate feasibility and expected performance.
• Foundry and partner development: Identify, assess and engage with silicon foundries and external partners to establish a reliable fabrication pipeline within the QPU manufacturing flow.
• Design flow and tooling: Establish a complete silicon design flow, including EDA tools, PDKs and libraries, ensuring robust and efficient design processes.
• Prototyping and validation: Collaborate across teams to validate IC designs through simulation and testing, driving improvements in performance and integration.

• Capability building: Lead the creation of an in-house IC design capability, mentoring engineers and shaping the growth of the team.