Quantum Engineer

Photonic Inc.; Coquitlam; On-site; CAD 119,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Photonic Inc. is seeking a Quantum Engineer to join the Spin‑Photon Qubit System Performance team in British Columbia.

You will leverage your quantum engineering expertise to make rapid technical decisions while aligning with broader system goals and collaborating with product engineers, hardware and software teams. You will help design, test, and derisk quantum computing architectures, working with advanced device physics and computer architecture knowledge, to deliver scalable quantum

Qualifications

• Master's or PhD in Experimental Quantum Information, Physics, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of experience.
• Exceptional experimental and technical instincts and judgement.
• Experience with one or more quantum computing platforms.
• Experience driving multi-qubit systems at high fidelity.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Designing and executing rapid technical projects in complex, multivariate problems to iterate quickly towards solutions.
• Guiding the feedback loop with photonic nanofabrication, hardware, software, and modelling teams to accelerate progress.
• Collecting high quality data efficiently that answers fundamental technical questions and pushes performance metrics.
• Creating multiple layers of backup plans for execution and alternative paths to success.
• Synthesizing data and models into actionable system requirements.

Skills

Strong experimental skills

Technical judgement

Teamwork

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Education

Master's or PhD in Experimental Quantum Information/Physics/Engineering

Job description

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is $119,000 to $163,600 CAD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Department: Quantum Processors

Location: British Columbia, Canada

Compensation: The base annual salary range for this full-time role is $119,000 to $163,600 CAD. This range reflects the minimum and maximum target range for new hire base salary across all Canadian locations. Actual compensation may vary outside of this range and is dependent on various factors including but not limited to a candidate's qualifications including relevant education and training, competencies, experience, geographic location, and business needs. Base pay is only one part of the total compensation package. Full time roles are eligible for equity and benefits. Base pay is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Description

Quantum Engineer role at Photonic is part of the Spin‑Photon Qubit System Performance team. Leveraging your technical skills in quantum engineering, curiosity, and synthetic thinking, you will make technical decisions quickly while keeping a view of the broader context to accelerate learning and derisking, and to generate system requirements for execution by other teams. In this position, you will collaborate closely with high-performing teams of product engineers, with expertise spanning from device physics to classical computer architecture and compilers. You thrive on the excitement of mastering new technology and reducing science to practice, while bringing your significant hands-on expertise, open mind, and creativity to tackle key challenges as we build the world’s first truly scalable quantum computing system.

WHAT WE NEED YOU TO DO

• Designing and executing rapid technical projects in the context of complex, novel, multivariate problems to iterate quickly towards solutions
• Guiding the feedback loop with one or more of the Photonic nanofabrication, hardware, software, and modelling teams to accelerate progress
• Collecting high quality data efficiently that answers fundamental technical questions and pushes performance metrics
• Creating multiple layers of backup plans for execution and alternative paths to success
• Synthesizing data and models into actionable system requirements

WHAT YOU BRING TO OUR TEAM

• Master's or PhD in Experimental Quantum Information, Physics, Engineering, or related field with 2+ years of relevant experience in academia or industry
• Exceptional experimental & technical instincts and judgement
• Deep familiarity with one or more quantum computing platforms (e.g. ion traps, neutral atoms, defect centres, solid-state spins, superconducting qubits)
• Experience driving multi-qubit systems at high fidelity
• Ability to be flexible and adapt to new situations in rapidly changing R&D environment
• Demonstrated ability to creatively solve engineering and physics problems
• Outstanding teamwork skills
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in the Greater Vancouver Area - this role is eligible for work permit sponsorship and relocation support

WHY YOU SHOULD WORK WITH US

• Work closely with some of the brightest innovators in quantum technologies to drive breakthroughs that redefine computing
• Enjoy a fast-paced and fun environment where you can try new things while solving innovative challenges every day
• Inclusive company culture that values collaboration
• Regular social events and fun activities keep our global team connected
• Competitive compensation package including base salary, stock options, and relocation assistance for global talent
• Comprehensive benefits including extended health, dental, life, long term disability, an employee assistance program, parental leave top-ups, and a flexible spending account

The description above is what we think an ideal candidate would look like for this role. At Photonic, we understand that everyone has a different work and life journey. All roles listed are for current vacancies. While artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to assist in reviewing applicant profiles, they do not determine candidate outcomes. Our hiring decisions are made by people, not algorithms. We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. We embrace and encourage our employees’ differences, knowing that these very differences inspire innovation and build better teams. If there are any accommodations our team can make throughout our hiring process, please let us know.