Quantum Design Engineer

Peak Quantum; München; Híbrido; EUR 110 000 - 160 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Relocation support

Corporate fitness programs and health

Competitive compensation

Resumo da oferta

Peak Quantum in Munich is seeking a Quantum Design Engineer to create error-protected architectures for superconducting processors. You will move designs from simulation to fabrication and measurement, ensuring scalable, manufacturable devices.

You will collaborate across design, fabrication, and measurement teams, leveraging HFSS/Sonnet and Python to push the frontier of quantum hardware. Relocation support is available.

Qualificações

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or related field; MSc considered with significant experience.
• 3+ years hands-on experience in designing superconducting quantum circuits.
• Experience with electromagnetic and circuit simulation tools.
• Proficient in Python programming.

Responsabilidades

• Design and simulate superconducting qubits and multi-qubit circuits with high coherence and intrinsic error resilience.
• Develop novel architectures that reduce external error correction needs via design-level protection.
• Benchmark decoherence mechanisms and engineer geometries to minimize loss and noise.
• Extend design workflows by integrating solvers with circuit and custom simulations.
• Collaborate with fabrication and measurement teams to make theoretical advances manufacturable.

Conhecimentos

Superconducting qubits

Qubit layout

Python programming

Electromagnetic simulation

Circuit design

Cross-disciplinary collaboration

Formação académica

PhD in Physics or Electrical Engineering

MSc with relevant experience

Ferramentas

Ansys HFSS

Sonnet

Descrição da oferta de emprego

As a Quantum Design Engineer at Peak Quantum, you will play a central role in creating and refining the architectures that make our processors inherently error-protected. Unlike conventional qubit design, your work will focus not only on maximizing coherence and fidelity, but also on embedding error mitigation directly into the hardware layout and circuit topology .

At this early stage, your designs will move quickly from simulation to fabrication to measurement. You will collaborate closely with fabrication and measurement engineers, ensuring that theoretical advances become manufacturable devices that push the frontier of scalable quantum computing.

What You'll Do

• Design and simulate superconducting qubits and multi-qubit circuits , focusing on both high coherence and intrinsic error resilience.
• Develop novel architectures that reduce the need for external error correction by leveraging design-level protection.
• Benchmark decoherence mechanisms and engineer circuit geometries that minimize loss, crosstalk, and noise sensitivity.
• Extend design workflows by combining electromagnetic solvers (e.g. Ansys HFSS or similar) with circuit-level and custom simulation tools.
• Collaborate across disciplines to integrate design with fabrication recipes and measurement protocols.
• Document and analyse results, using structured feedback loops and data to drive continuous improvement.

Who You Are

• You have a PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field, with a focus on superconducting circuits. Candidates with an MSc and significant industry experience will also be considered.
• You bring 3+ years of hands-on experience (industry or PhD research) in the design of superconducting quantum circuits, including qubit layout, signal routing and coupling architectures.
• You have a demonstrated track record of using electromagnetic and circuit simulation tools (e.g. Ansys HFSS, Sonnet, or similar).
• You have experience in Python programming

You have a strong grasp of decoherence mechanisms and transmission line theory

You are familiar with passive and active RF/MW components

• You are a strong communicator and strong collaborator across design, fabrication, and measurement teams.
• You are fluent in English (written and spoken).

We know that great talent comes in many forms. Even if you do not meet every point on this list, we strongly encourage you to apply. We welcome diverse backgrounds, skill sets, and perspectives, and we are ready to teach.

What We Offer

• Mission-driven innovation: Design hardware that is intrinsically error-protected, directly shaping the path to scalable quantum computing.
• Early-stage responsibility: As one of our early hires, your designs will define our prototypes and influence the roadmap from day one.
• Collaborative environment: Work in a science-driven team at the intersection of design, fabrication, and experiment.
• Professional growth: Mentoring, training, and the opportunity to grow into a leading role as we expand.
• Competitive compensation: Attractive salaries including additional benefits.
• Corporate fitness programs and health benefits.
• Relocation support.
• A great place to live and work: Located in the Munich area (Garching), at the heart of Europe’s leading quantum hub, with world-class research networks, cultural vibrancy, and beautiful nature nearby for outdoor activities.

We're an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds and identities.

If you have questions, reach out: we'd love to hear from you.