Quantum Engineer
155k – 200kBerkeley, CAFremont, CAOtherOnsite2+ YOE
Summary
Develops superconducting quantum processors by characterizing qubits and gates, implementing measurement techniques, and collaborating on hardware integration for scalable quantum computing. Requires PhD in Physics or equivalent with expertise in quantum control and Python.
About the role
Key Responsibilities
- Characterizing experimental devices, assessing their performance, identifying areas for improvement, and providing feedback to internal development teams.
- Providing technical focus and leadership on a particular R&D topic, which could include gate calibration, qubit relaxation and/or dephasing, piloting new research ideas in small processors, integration of new ideas into large processors, or implementation of quantum error correction.
- Collaborating across diverse teams of expert engineers (fab, design, electronics, software, etc.) to turn experimental concepts into robust technologies that work at large QPU scales.
- Staying current with cutting-edge research, synthesizing results from the literature, and implementing state-of-the-art calibration, error diagnostic, and system optimization techniques to enhance device performance.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in Physics or similar applied scientific field, or Masters’ in Physics with 2+ years relevant industry experience.
- Demonstrated abilities in experimental problem solving and experimental research.
- Expertise in the practical implementation of coherent quantum effects and control.
- Proficiency using Python in a scientific context.
- Ability to thrive in a strongly collaborative environment, with a team-first mindset.
- Excellent communication skills.
Nice to Have
- Experience calibrating and characterizing single- and two-qubit quantum gates in superconducting quantum devices.
- Experience utilizing quantum simulation frameworks, such as QuTip.
- Proven capability to execute and effectively communicate outcomes from innovative research and development initiatives.
- Software development experience in a collaborative industry setting.
- Previous technical role in an industrial or startup setting.
Skills
PythonQuTipsuperconducting qubitsquantum gatesqubit characterizationquantum error correctionquantum simulationgate calibrationcryogenic hardwaremicrowave control
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