Staff Quantum Engineer (Qubit System Performance)

Photonic Inc.; Coquitlam; Hybrid; CAD 161,000 - 223,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Photonic is seeking a Staff Quantum Engineer – Performance in British Columbia, Canada, hybrid work, to lead the spin-photon qubit development team and improve qubit architectures. You will collaborate with device physics, classical computer architecture, and compiler experts to drive scalable quantum system development.

Ideal candidates hold a PhD in a related field, have 5+ years of high-impact physics/quantum engineering experience, and demonstrate exceptional experimental intuition and

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant quantum field required
• Proven track record in quantum engineering
• Strong experimental and technical judgment expected
• Experience with high-fidelity multi-qubit systems preferred

Responsibilities

• Design and execute rapid derisking projects for novel multivariate problems
• Lead feedback loop with fabrication, hardware, software and modelling teams
• Collect high-quality data efficiently to address fundamental questions
• Create backup plans and alternative execution paths
• Translate data and models into actionable system requirements
• Mentor and guide current and new team members as a technical leader

Skills

Quantum experience

System-level thinking

Multi-qubit control

Education

PhD in Experimental Quantum Information/Physics/Engineering

Job description

Staff Quantum Engineer (Qubit System Performance)

Department: Quantum Processors

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: British Columbia, Canada (Hybrid)

Compensation: CA$161,000 - CA$222,600 / year

Description

As Staff Quantum Engineer – Performance at Photonic, you are a leader on the spin-photon qubit development team where you will play a crucial role in enhancing the performance of qubit architectures. Leveraging your deep 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

• Designing and executing rapid technical derisking projects in the context of complex, novel, multivariate problems to iterate quickly towards solutions
• Leading the feedback loop with 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
• Training, guiding, and mentoring current and new team members as a technical leader

ABOUT YOU

• PhD in Experimental Quantum Information, Physics, Engineering, or related field
• Exceptional experimental & technical instincts and judgement
• 5+ years of professorial, and/or industry experience in physics, quantum computing and/or quantum engineering at the highest levels of impact
• 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 relocate and work on site within the greater Vancouver, BC, Canada area (work permit support can be provided)

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. 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.