IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware. IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore and the US.
We are looking for a Project Engineer with a strong focus on design for manufacturing (DFM) to join our Design and Simulation team In this role, you will design superconducting quantum processing units (QPUs) and test chips while ensuring that designs are robust, manufacturable, and aligned with both internal fabrication capabilities and external foundry processes.
You will act as a bridge between QPU design and fabrication, contributing domain expertise to tapeouts, managing design rules across different fabrication processes, and collaborating closely with foundries, in-house fabrication, and multiple internal teams. This role is critical to scaling IQM’s quantum hardware across multiple projects and manufacturing partners.
What will I be doing?
Designing superconducting QPUs and test chips, from concept to tapeout
Preparing, validating, and releasing designs for manufacturing
Managing and adapting design rules across multiple fabrication processes and foundries
Performing design calculations and simulations, primarily expressed as code
Laying out quantum chips programmatically using open-source and internal tools
Contributing to IQM’s design and simulation software stack, including KQCircuits
Developing and improving automation, verification, and testing of QPU designs
Participating in peer reviews of designs and code using git-based workflows
Acting as a design stakeholder in cross-team and external project meetings
Supporting and mentoring team members, including newcomers and interns
What skills do I need?
Several years of experience in silicon device layout and photomask tapeout
Familiarity with open-source layout tools such as KLayout, or industry-standard silicon design tools
Strong understanding of fabrication processes, ideally for superconducting circuits
Applied expertise in one or more relevant fields, such as:
Superconducting qubits
Microwave engineering
Quantum physics
Good Python programming skills and interest in software-driven design workflows
Ability to solve problems independently while collaborating effectively within a team
MSc degree in a relevant physics or engineering field, or equivalent practical experience
Nice-to-have experience
Background in superconducting qubit design or fabrication
Experience working directly with external semiconductor foundries
Familiarity with version control and collaborative tools (e.g. Git)
Experience improving design automation and verification workflows
Full-stack quantum computing: From quantum hardware to software layers and beyond, we build across the full-stack.
High-performance playground: We aim high, and we know sustainable performance only works when life outside work does too—hybrid setups, flexible hours.
Never the smartest: Expect to learn constantly. You won't always be the smartest person in the room, and that's the point.
Approachable leadership: Flat hierarchy, direct access. Feel free to approach any leaders. They're friendlier than they look!
The sweet spot: Big enough to matter. Small enough to move fast. Growing between a startup and a corporation. We’re in the phase where top performers get noticed.
Bigger than IQM: Our people build know-how for the entire quantum ecosystem. We publish papers, run hackathons, and help shape a market that's still being defined.
Meet our people and learn more about IQM on our stories page.
Explore our scientific publications.
We'll start interviews and move forward with hiring as soon as we meet strong candidates. Please submit your application soon.
600M€+ Total Funding | 400+ Team Members | 30+ Quantum Computers Built | 300+ Patents Filed | 10 Location Globally
IQM is pioneering the future of superconducting quantum computers. With over $600 million raised, including the largest quantum raise outside of the US, we are the market leader in on-premises and cloud-accessible systems. IQM quantum computers empower the most innovative HPC centers, universities, enterprises, and researchers to push the boundaries of science and technology. From our headquarters in Finland and Germany and global hubs across Europe, Asia, and the U.S., our 300+ quantum explorers are advancing toward scalable, error-corrected quantum computing.
