Staff Quantum Engineer, Gates

IQM Finland Oy; München; Vor Ort; EUR 80.000 - 120.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading quantum technology company in Munich seeks a Senior or Staff Quantum Engineer to develop and implement methodologies for quantum gate characterization. Ideal candidates will have extensive experience in quantum computing, experimental superconducting bits, and Python programming. Responsibilities include analyzing gate performance, mentoring junior members, and leading innovative projects within a collaborative team. This role offers a unique chance to contribute to world-class quantum technology advancements in a dynamic environment.

Leistungen

Creative and open start-up environment

International and interdisciplinary collaboration

Opportunities for personal growth and learning

Qualifikationen

• Deep understanding of quantum gate control.
• Research leadership experience is essential.
• Minimum 3+ years post-PhD experience for Senior Engineer or 5+ for Staff Engineer.

Aufgaben

• Develop and implement benchmarking and characterization methods.
• Analyze gate fidelities and address their physical limitations.
• Collaborate across design, fabrication, software, and theory teams.
• Contribute to full quantum error correction efforts.
• Mentor junior team members and lead initiatives.
• Drive and lead initiatives that enhance upcoming QPU generations.

Kenntnisse

Gate-based quantum computation

Experimental superconducting quantum bits

Python development

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

Research mentoring

Ausbildung

PhD in Physics, Quantum Technologies, or related field

Tools

Version control

Collaborative software development

Jobbeschreibung

IQM is a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers anywhere in the world. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centers, research labs, universities, and enterprises, which have full access to IQM's software and hardware. IQM has over 300 employees with offices in Finland, Germany, France, Spain, Poland, Singapore, and the US.

www.meetiqm.com

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior or Staff Quantum Engineer to join our Gates team in Espoo, Finland, or Munich, Germany. We are looking for candidates with a deep understanding of quantum gate control, a proactive mindset, and research leadership experience. You’ll be shaping the research and development on quantum gate implementations for our superconducting quantum processors. You will actively develop the scientific vision of the team and drive the technological planning to enable the delivery of highly performant quantum processor units (QPUs) as well as to meet the goals of the technological roadmap of IQM.

What will I be doing?

• Developing and implementing benchmarking and characterization methods for single- and two-qubit gates.
• Analyzing gate fidelities and addressing their physical limitations.
• Collaborating across design, fabrication, software, and theory teams to boost QPU performance.
• Contributing to efforts toward full quantum error correction.
• Mentoring junior team members and leading initiatives in technical focus areas.
• Contributing to roadmap development and R&D planning activities.
• Driving and leading initiatives that boost the performance of upcoming QPU generations.

What skills do I need?

• Proven knowledge of gate-based quantum computation.
• Experimental experience with superconducting quantum bits.
• Python development experience (ideally in a quantum control framework).
• Strong analytical, documentation, and communication skills.
• Independent problem-solving abilities and drive to contribute to large-scale R&D.
• Demonstrated R&D track record substantiated by earlier patents, publications, or presentations in quantum technologies.
• Research mentoring and leadership experience in either an academic or industrial setting.

Nice to have skills

• Experience with version control and collaborative software development.
• Experimental experience with calibration automation or quantum processor benchmarking.

Soft skills

• Good written and spoken English communication skills.
• Self-driven personality comfortable in a team-oriented collaborative environment.

Education/Experience

• PhD in Physics, Quantum Technologies, or a related technical field, or similar level of experience after an MSc in the same technical fields.
• Senior Quantum Engineer: Minimum 3+ years post-PhD experience.
• Staff Quantum Engineer: Minimum 5+ years post-PhD experience.

What can I expect from IQM?

• Contribute to world-class quantum projects. You will be directly shaping and implementing gate control, benchmarking, and characterization of single- and two-qubit gates for IQM’s superconducting quantum processors.
• Thrive in a creative and open start-up environment that fosters growth, learning, and innovation.
• Be part of a truly international and interdisciplinary team. You will collaborate with experts across design, fabrication, software, and hardware and across offices in multiple countries, contributing to a diverse and globally connected quantum community.
• Have a meaningful impact. As a senior/staff-level engineer, you will lead technical initiatives, mentor junior team members, and help steer IQM’s future quantum-processor generations.

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