Quantum Device Operations Lead

Silicon-Quantum-Computing; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Device Operations Manager to own the end-to-end device production pipeline—from STM fabrication through cleanroom processing to cryogenic measurement at millikelvin temperatures.

You will balance scientific and strategic priorities, coordinate multiple teams, and drive throughput, yield, and readiness across the fabrication workflow.

Qualifications

• Degree in physics, materials science, electrical engineering, or related field.
• Experience in semiconductor device engineering, or production control.
• Familiarity with nanofabrication processes, and device measurement techniques.
• Exposure to quantum devices is highly regarded, though not essential.

Responsibilities

• Prioritise device throughput based on strategic needs, sequencing the pipeline to reflect research and business priorities
• Manage the device pipeline end-to-end, from design handoff through STM (atomic fabrication), cleanroom processing, and fridge-based measurement
• Own throughput and yield metrics across the fabrication pipeline, identifying bottlenecks, points of failure, and driving continuous improvement
• Establish and enforce readiness gates, ensuring device designs meet all technical and process checkpoints before advancing to STM fabrication
• Coordinate cross-functionally with quantum science, device physics, measurement, and fabrication teams to align design intent with fabrication capability
• Track and report pipeline status, yield trends, and throughput performance to leadership
• Develop and maintain process documentation, tracking systems, and prioritisation frameworks for the device pipeline
• Put in place the software, data systems, and analytics, including AI-enabled tools, needed to monitor the pipeline, surface insights, and drive continuous improvement in throughput and yield
• Identify and resolve process or handoff issues between design, fabrication, and measurement stages

Skills

Cross-functional coordination

Data-driven decision making

Production control

Nanofabrication processes

Quantum devices exposure

Education

Degree in physics, materials science, or electrical engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

Silicon Quantum Computing (SQC) in Sydney, Australia, seeks a Device Operations Manager to own the end-to-end device production pipeline—from STM fabrication through cleanroom processing to cryogenic measurement at millikelvin temperatures.

You will balance scientific and strategic priorities, coordinate multiple teams, and drive throughput, yield, and readiness across the fabrication workflow.