Quantum Control and Calibration Team Lead

Nord Quantique; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Quantique in Sherbrooke, QC, Canada, seeks a Quantum Control & Calibration Team Lead to guide a team of quantum hardware physicists. You will lead the development of high-fidelity control primitives and calibration strategies while fostering collaboration with theory, design and software teams to advance the company’s quantum processor roadmap.

The role demands a PhD and a proven track record in experimental quantum computing and superconducting circuits, with emphasis on leadership,

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental physics – quantum computing, superconducting circuits or related field.
• Minimum 5 years experience in quantum computing or superconducting circuit research.
• Experience leading or coordinating experimental efforts in academic or industrial setting.
• Strong background in interdisciplinary collaboration and research-to-development transfer.
• Ability to build, mentor, and lead a collaborative research team.
• Leadership grounded in empathy and respect for individual growth.
• Strong technical vision grounded in scientific rigor.
• Clear and inclusive communication across diverse technical teams.
• Comfort managing multiple projects and aligning execution with evolving priorities.
• Commitment to advancing quantum computing and building meaningful technology.

Responsibilities

• Lead and grow the Quantum Control & Calibration team, delivering high-fidelity control primitives and calibration strategies.
• Collaborate closely with Theory & Simulations, EM Design and Software teams to align hardware development with broader roadmaps.
• Set and drive roadmap thrusts to push hardware capabilities and improve quantum processor performance.
• Foster a culture of learning, mentorship and open communication within the team.
• Build trust and a shared sense of purpose to enable effective research-to-development transfer.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication

Project management

Strategic vision

Education

PhD in experimental physics

Job description

Quantum Control and Calibration Team Lead at Nord Quantique, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada. A lead-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under research.

Our current needs

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking a new leader with a strong track record of experimental work in quantum computing with superconducting circuits. While technical expertise remains important, we are especially looking for someone who thrives by supporting others and championing a vision – someone who can create an environment where experimental hardware physicists are empowered and motivated to contribute to Nord Quantique’s hardware research and development. The Quantum Hardware Department operates as the end user at the heart of Nord Quantique, responsible for delivering improved quantum processor performance integrated into larger systems. The mission of the Quantum Control & Calibration team is to develop and refine high-fidelity control primitives and calibration strategies that minimize error rates and enable next-generation logical performance. More specifically, this individual will start, grow, and lead this team of quantum hardware physicists to deliver quantum processor performance improvements propelling Nord Quantique along our ambitious technical R&D roadmap. They will lead roadmap thrusts to push our hardware capabilities and continuously deepen our understanding of the science behind it. The person will develop new methods and hardware through a strong interaction with our theory, design and experimental teams. We support learning and growth within the role and value leadership experience from a range of backgrounds. Success in this role depends not only on technical guidance, but on building trust, fostering open communication, and sustaining a shared sense of purpose within the team.

Working in close collaboration with Theory & Simulations Team, EM Design and Software teams, the candidate will:

Requirements

• PhD in experimental physics – quantum computing, superconducting circuits or related field
• Minimum 5 years experience in quantum computing or superconducting circuit research
• Experience leading or coordinating experimental efforts in academic or industrial setting
• Strong background in interdisciplinary collaboration and research-to-development transfer
• Ability to build, mentor, and lead a collaborative research team
• Leadership grounded in empathy and respect for individual growth
• Strong technical vision grounded in scientific rigor
• Clear and inclusive communication across diverse technical teams
• Comfort managing multiple projects and aligning execution with evolving priorities
• Commitment to advancing quantum computing and building meaningful technology