Layout Automation Developer Intern - 993

Explore Layout automation tools and workflows that can potentially speed up our ion trap layout process. Perform a trade study and develop use cases to demonstrate improvements.

Work with the layout team to Develop Python and SKILL based automation tools and verify their effectiveness for ion trap layout

Help with smaller, R&D layout projects whenever possible, and become familiar with our design through tapeout process

Currently enrolled and pursuing undergraduate or graduate degree with graduation date on/after 2027

Due to Contractual requirements, must be a U.S. Person. defined as, U.S. citizen permanent resident or green card holder, workers granted asylum or refugee status

Due to national security requirements imposed by the U.S. Government, candidates for this position must not be a People's Republic of China national or Russian national unless the candidate is also a U.S. citizen.

3+ years computer programming experience in Python, C/C++, Cadence SKILL scripting, TCL/TK or other programming languages strongly preferred

Exposure to EDA/CAD-based tools and methodologies preferred

Currently pursuing a Masters in electrical engineering, physics, mathematics or computer science preferred

Experience performing semiconductor or MEMS photolithography mask layout using Cadence Cadence Virtuoso, L-Edit, k-layout or Synopsis tools

Hierarchal physical layout design practices

Experience in automation, machine learning and generative AI tools for programming and workflow development

Experience with layout of electronic, photonic and MEMS devices