Quantum Hardware Physicist - Mid-Level

Nord Quantique; Sherbrooke; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nord Quantique in Sherbrooke, QC, Canada seeks a mid-level Quantum Hardware Physicist to join the Engineering team in a research-driven role. You will lead experimental campaigns on superconducting circuits, perform qubit measurements, and contribute to scaling hardware for larger systems, collaborating with Theory, EM Design and Software teams.

The candidate should hold a PhD in experimental physics with 1–5 years of relevant experience, and communicate effectively in English.

Qualifications

• PhD in experimental physics or related field.
• 1–5 years of industry experience (including postdoc).
• Strong experimental and data-analysis skills.
• Excellent English communication; French aplus.

Responsibilities

• Define, lead, and manage experimental campaigns 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.

Skills

Circuit QED

RF & pulsed readout

Python & Git

English communication

Education

PhD in experimental physics

Tools

Python

Git

Job description

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

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 lead experimental campaigns 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.

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

• Define, lead, and manage experimental campaigns 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

• Led experimental campaigns
• Circuit QED
• RF and pulsed measurement of qubits
• Advanced level in English, to communicate with international team members
• Bosonic codes, an asset
• Practical understanding of quantum error correction, an asset
• Familiarity with designing superconducting circuits, an asset
• Quantum gate calibration and benchmarking, 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 in experimental physics – quantum computing, superconducting circuits or related field
• 1- 5 years experience in industry (including postdoc)
• Strong critical thinking
• Team-oriented mindset
• Clear and concise technical communicator
• Adaptability to changing priorities