Quantum Hardware Physicist - Associate

Nord Quantique; Sherbrooke; Presencial; CAD 90.000 - 130.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Nord Quantique in Sherbrooke, QC, Canada is seeking a Quantum Hardware Physicist - Associate to join the Engineering team. The role focuses on leading experimental campaigns, measuring qubit performance, and developing new methods and hardware for scaling superconducting quantum technologies.

The candidate collaborates with Quantum Theory, EM Design, and Software teams, contributing to calibration workflows and data-driven improvements.

Formación

• PhD or MS with 2+ years in experimental physics.
• Excellent meticulous, team-oriented, and adaptable.
• Strong scientific communication in English; French is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and execute experimental projects to push hardware capabilities.
• Perform measurements to benchmark quantum error correction and gate performance.
• Implement novel quantum error correction codes and gate schemes.
• Generate and validate calibration routines.
• Digest scientific data and provide feedback to EM Design and Quantum Theory teams.

Conocimientos

Experimental quantum computing

Qubit measurement (RF & pulsed)

Data analysis

Advanced English

Python

Git usage

French (intermediate)

Educación

PhD or MS in experimental physics

Herramientas

Git

Descripción del empleo

Quantum Hardware Physicist - Associate at Nord Quantique, Sherbrooke, QC, Canada. A mid-level full time position in the Engineering team, listed under software engineering.

Our current needs

As part of our continued growth, we are seeking an exceptional individual with a strong track record of experimental work in quantum computing with superconducting circuits. This person will assist our team in developing and scaling up our technology. The Quantum Hardware Team operates as the end user at the heart of Nord Quantique, responsible for delivering improved quantum processor performance integrated into larger systems. More specifically, this individual will contribute to experimental campaigns that push our hardware capabilities and continuously deepen our understanding of the science behind it. The person will develop new methods and hardware.

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

• Lead and execute experimental projects to push hardware capabilities
• Perform measurements to benchmark quantum error correction and gate performance
• Implement novel quantum error correction codes and gate schemes with Quantum Theory team
• Generate and validate calibration routines to improve performance
• Digest scientific data and feedback to the EM Design and Quantum Theory teams

Sought expertise and knowledge

• Experimental quantum computing in any hardware platform
• RF and pulsed measurement of qubits
• Analysis of experimental data
• Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members
• Circuit QED, an asset
• Python know-how and git best practices, an asset
• Intermediate knowledge of French, an asset

Nord Quantique is committed to the principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion in its training, workplaces, and activities. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and traditionally marginalized groups.

Requirements

• PhD or MS + 2 years experience in experimental physics
• Detailed and meticulous worker
• Team-oriented mindset
• Clear and concise technical communicator
• Adaptability to changing priorities