About Us Silicon Quantum Computing is pioneering the future of quantum technology. As the world’s first company to manufacture qubits with atomic precision, we’re delivering quantum advantage today, not decades from now.

Founded by Professor Michelle Simmons, one of the world’s leading materials scientists, SQC has achieved major breakthroughs including the first single-atom transistor and the first integrated circuit built with atomic precision. Our Chair, Simon Segars, former CEO of ARM, brings deep global experience as we scale our technology and commercial impact.

Our quantum machine learning chip, Watermelon, is already accelerating AI in ways classical systems can’t match. We’re generating significant revenue and working closely with multinational partners to solve complex problems with quantum solutions.

SQC is a fast-paced, high-accountability environment where people grow quickly and contribute meaningfully. If you’re excited by deep tech, ambitious about your career, and ready to help shape the future of computing, we’d love to hear from you.

About The Role We are seeking an exceptional IC Validation Engineer to lead the validation of our mixed-signal cryo-CMOS ICs. This role sits at the intersection of advanced semiconductor engineering and quantum device physics, and you will get the opportunity to be part of a team delivering the CMOS silicon used to control our quantum processors.

You will contribute to the full IC Validation process, from working with the analog and digital designers to develop a validation strategy for the IC to designing validation hardware for the silicon samples, setting up the bench environment, and running the tests on the devices to validate functionality and performance at room and cryogenic temperature.

Role Responsibilities

• Develop the IC Validation plan and identify test equipment
• Partner with analog and digital IC design engineers to translate design insights into test coverage
• Execute bring-up and post-silicon validation of new silicon, executing bench level tests according to validation plan
• Develop IC Validation methodologies that address the challenges of cryogenic testing
• Develop automated test frameworks and regression test suites to optimize validation efficiency
• Design PCB schematics and perform circuit simulation to support board design
• Debug analog, digital, board, and validation environment issues

Your experience

• Bachelors degree in Electronics, Computer Science or other related subject areas
• Strong Electrical Engineering fundamentals with analog and digital circuit design
• Working knowledge of mixed signal building blocks such as ADC, DAC, PLLs and LNAs
• Hands on experience with lab automation tools and bench environments
• Good programming skills in at least one programming language (eg. Python, C etc)
• Experience with development of PCB schematics
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, strongly collaborative
• Self-motivated with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills

The recruitment process For roles at SQC, expect 3-4 interviews, meeting a few members of the team and focusing on your core eligibility for the role, your skills and how they align, and finally your values and how they align. We'll give you a more specific runthrough if you're successful in making it to the first interview.

As part of our obligations to our clients, we require that successful candidates submit to background checks, including a National Police Check, Right to Work checks, as well as employment and qualifications verification. We won't contact anyone until we're confident there's a fit between SQC and yourself.

How To Apply The best and simplest way is to apply directly here, rather than messaging anyone on the SQC team directly. If you have any questions that you'd like answered before committing to applying, please feel free to email us at careers@sqc.com.au.

Please note This position may require access to export-controlled information (ECI) subject to EAR and ITAR. Final employment decision is contingent upon satisfactory completion of export control screenings and obtaining any necessary export licenses or approvals, based on nationality, citizenship, and other factors considered by applicable export control regulations.