Quantum Compute Hardware Researcher

Job Description

We are seeking a talented researcher to join our team and drive innovative research projects in quantum computing, specifically to focus on Device design and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits. You will play a pivotal role in inventing novel device designs and RF metrology technologies to address emerging challenges, specifically focusing on improvement and uniformity of qubit coherence times. The successful candidates are expected to be self-driven scientists and engineers, willing to seamlessly switch between different design, RF characterization and low temperature metrology needs in a project.

• Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing, from superconducting qubits design, to packaging to low temperature RF metrology
• Collaborate with product teams to tackle novel challenges and develop innovative solutions.
• Collaboration:
  
  Stay current with industry and academic trends, publishing papers and presenting at conferences.
• Reporting:
  Develop and present detailed reports and visualizations to communicate findings, trends, and actionable insights to stakeholders at all levels.
• Motivation:
  Highly self-motivated problem solver able to thrive in unstructured environment. Ability to independently pursue fundamental research, including paper writing and publishing.
• Communication:
  Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex data and insights clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Analytical
  
  Skills:
  
  Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp and address challenges outside of immediate field of expertise.

• Ph.D. degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related
• Experience in device nanofabrication challenges, packaging and low temperature characterization of superconducting qubits based devices. Experience in room temperature characterization
• Experience in understanding and simulation of RF measurement of qubit devices
• Other experiences related to other device systems, materials characterization, electronic and optical device characterization are equally important
• Proficiency in a wide array of programming languages, like Python, Rust, TCL, or C, and the ability to choose the right one for the task, including knowledge (or willingness to acquire knowledge) of FPGA based microcontrollers
• 3 or more years of experience in superconducting qubits based devices characterization, including graduate school expected

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