Quantum Engineer (Qubit System Performance)

Photonic Inc.; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 119,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Photonic Inc. is seeking a Quantum Engineer in British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid) to drive T centre qubits to the highest quality at scale. You will design rapid technical projects and collaborate with product engineers across device physics to compilers, accelerating progress and de-risking systems.

You will collect high-quality data, synthesize models into system requirements, and adapt in a fast-paced R&D environment, with relocation support and base compensation in a competitive package.

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
• Deep familiarity with one or more quantum computing platforms (ion traps, neutral atoms, defect centres, solid-state spins, superconducting qubits)
• Experience driving multi-qubit systems at high fidelity
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in the Greater Vancouver Area with relocation sponsorship

Responsibilities

• Drive T centre qubits to the highest possible quality at scale by designing and executing rapid technical projects
• Guide feedback with Photonic nanofabrication, hardware, software, and modelling teams to accelerate progress
• Collect high quality data efficiently to answer fundamental technical questions
• Create multiple backup plans for execution and alternative paths to success
• Synthesize data and models into actionable system requirements

Skills

Experimental instincts

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Education

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

Job description

Department: Quantum Processors

Location: British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Compensation: CA$119,000 - CA$163,000 / year

Description

This 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.

About The Role

Drive T centre qubits to the highest possible quality at scale by:

• 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

About You

• 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

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 let us know.