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Senior Research Scientist (Superconducting Hardware)

Q-CTRL

Skills

Required

  • calibration
  • qubit physics
  • RF engineering
  • control stack
  • signal chain
  • FPGAs
  • quantum computing research

Preferred

  • software development best practices
  • qubit measurement and control
  • Python / C++ / Rust
  • two-qubit gates
  • runtime
  • control strategies
  • cross-talk mitigation
  • leakage reduction

Join Q-CTRL, a leader in quantum technology, as a Senior Research Scientist specializing in superconducting hardware. In this role, you will focus on optimizing two-qubit gates and advancing the control and calibration of superconducting quantum hardware. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, conduct research in runtime control strategies, and translate your ideas into robust software tools. This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the forefront of quantum technology and drive innovation.

Design and test novel calibration techniques for two-qubit gates across different hardware architectures.

Responsibilities

  • Develop scalable protocols for processor optimization, including cross-talk mitigation, leakage reduction, and defect mitigation.
  • Conduct research in runtime control strategies leveraging low-latency compute and collaborate with engineering and product teams to translate ideas into production-level software.
  • Expertise in calibrating two-qubit gates for transmon architectures (e.g. tunable couplers, parametric, cross-resonance)

Requirements

  • Deep understanding of superconducting qubit physics and RF engineering
  • An advanced degree in Physics, Engineering, or a closely related discipline. A PhD is preferred, but we also consider exceptional candidates with previous industry experience
  • 3+ years of experience conducting research in a relevant field
  • Experience with the calibration control stack, signal chain, FPGAs
  • We take a multidisciplinary approach to quantum computing research, bringing together experts from diverse fields. We particularly value versatile and self-motivated problem solvers. If you are passionate about making quantum computers useful, we strongly encourage you to apply, even if you do not meet all of the requirements listed above

Preferred

  • A good grasp of software development best practices, and experience in developing software modules for qubit measurement and control (Python, C++, or Rust)

Pay

USD 150,000 - 225,000