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Principal ASIC Verification Engineer

Atom Computing · Austin, TX · Hybrid

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About Atom Computing

Atom Computing develops gate-based quantum computers that use arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms as qubits. Backed by Innovation Endeavors.

About the role

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing. Found on 1752vc Careers, the job board for startup and VC roles.

What they're looking for

  • Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, or a related field, or equivalent experience
  • 10+ years of ASIC/SoC verification experience, with 15+ preferred
  • Experience verifying multiple ASICs through tapeout and subsequent silicon evaluation, applying findings to improve verification
  • Experience with block-to-chip verification of registers, data paths, and firmware interfaces
  • Strong Python skills for reusable, object-oriented testbenches with constrained-random stimulus, simulation control, checkers, and coverage
  • Ability to build behavioral models of mixed-signal blocks, including their digital interfaces and timing
More about this role

At Atom Computing, we build quantum computers using arrays of optically trapped neutral atoms that will empower customers to achieve unprecedented computational breakthroughs. Join a world-class team of scientists, engineers, and business professionals to advance the state-of-the-art in quantum computing.

Atom Computing is seeking a Principal ASIC Verification Engineer to lead functional verification of ASICs used in our quantum computer. You will guide test-plan execution across engineers and contractors and contribute directly to testbench development, evaluation, and debug.

  • Own block-to-chip verification plans, schedules, and signoff criteria; lead test development and execution.
  • Provide technical direction, mentor engineers, review test plans and code, and participate in candidate interviews.
  • Define contractor scope, milestones, and acceptance criteria; review deliverables and oversee integration and handoff.
  • Develop Python testbenches, reusable drivers, monitors, reference models, and scoreboards integrated with RTL simulators.
  • Implement tests, automate regressions, debug failures, and close coverage. Communicate verification status, unresolved defects, and tapeout...

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