Analog RF & IC Designer

Quobly aims to have a strong impact on society by providing cost-competitive universal quantum processors to solve currently intractable problems.

Founded in 2022, Quobly is a fast-growing start-up located in Grenoble’s vibrant and multidisciplinary ecosystem. The company relies on the CNRS Neel Institute and CEA-Leti and benefits from the dynamic of strong links between research and industry.

We are looking for a Analog RF & IC Designer.

As Analog RF & IC Designer, you will be responsible for developing the architecture, design, and implementation of high-frequency circuits.

Technical Challenges :

• You will design the RF Block (High Frequency Block: LNA, PA, Mixers and VCO/PLL
• You will design matching networks (Impedance matching)
• You will use Electromagnetic Simulation (2.5d/3DEM simulators) to model the effects of inductors, capacitors, and interconnects at high frequencies.
• You will supervise or perform the layout to manage parasitic capacitance, inductance, and substrate coupling.
• You will manage the Signal Integrity to preserve qubit coherence
• You will design the RF Circuit, active and passive components
• Collaborate with talented people in a culture of transparency and autonomy.
• As part of the product team, you'll work closely with the entire R&D team
• You hold Master’s degree or PhD (highly preferred) in RF/Microwave Engineering or Electromagnetics.
• You have significant experience in high-frequency RF design
• You 're proficient in the following tools: Keysight ADS or Cadence SpectreRF, EM Solvers (HFSS, Momentum, EMX).
• You have a Analytical mindset, scientific rigor and the ability to work in a multidisciplinary team (interacting with physicists, software engineers, and material scientists).

Working at Quobly also means:

• Working in Grenoble, home to some of the fastest-moving tech and industrial companies around, and a great base camp for a wide range of activities from outdoor and mountain sports to arts and culture.
• Grenoble offers an affordable lifestyle, ensuring you can plan for a comfortable future while advancing your career with us.
• The opportunity to develop in-demand skills alongside the best researchers in their fields.
• A collaborative work environment and a company culture where trust is paramount and where individual contributions are recognized.
• Presenting at international conferences to share our latest results.
• Work-life balance, with a standard package of 213 workdays per year.
• Work from home up to four days per week, depending on the position.
• With offices close to city center, you have the possibility to live in a 15-minute city.
• Employer contribution to public transportation passes and human-powered mobility solutions.