Senior Quantum Engineer - Quantum Processors

Quantum Motion; Donostia/San Sebastián; On-site; EUR 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative, world-leading team

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Laptop chosen by employee

Job summary

Quantum Motion in London, San Sebastian, Sydney, Maryland seeks a Senior Quantum Engineer to join the Quantum Hardware team working on silicon-based quantum processors. You will design and execute complex experiments, analyze results, and contribute to scalable quantum computer development across global sites.

The role requires a PhD, strong background in nanoelectronic device characterization, and expertise in Python and RF/microwave electronics.

Qualifications

• Must hold a PhD in physics, engineering or related field.
• Proven ability to design and run complex nanoelectronic experiments.
• Strong programming skills with Python.
• Experience with RF or microwave electronics.
• Ability to analyze data and generate technical reports and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design and conduct complex experiments on nanoelectronic devices.
• Analyze data and prepare technical reports.
• Collaborate with scientists and engineers across global sites.
• Develop software interfaces to hardware/instrumentation.
• Communicate findings to stakeholders and drive experimental progress.

Skills

Data analysis

Strong collaboration

Problem solving

Communication skills

Independent experimental design

Education

PhD in physics or engineering

Tools

Python programming

Semiconductor test equipment

Job description

Senior Quantum Engineer - Quantum Processors at Quantum Motion, San Sebastián, ES, London, UK, Sydney, AU, Maryland, US. A senior-level full time position in the Quantum Hardware team, listed under hardware engineering.

About The Role and Team

Quantum Motion is a fast-growing quantum computing scale-up headquartered in London and founded by internationally renowned researchers from University College London and Oxford University, with over 40 years’ experience in developing qubits and quantum computing architectures. Bringing together state-of-the-art cryogenic facilities and an outstanding interdisciplinary team, we are developing quantum processors based on industrial-grade silicon chips, with the potential to radically transform computing power in areas such as materials modelling, medicine, artificial intelligence and more.

This role supports forms part of our global investment in state-of-the art facilities across London (UK), Sydney (Australia), SanSebastián (Spain) and Maryland (the US). It reflects our commitment to driving innovation and collaborating with some of the brightest minds in the quantum industry, and additionally taps into the regional strengths in semiconductors and cryogenics around the world.

As part of our high-impact and rapidly growing team, you will be working closely with our scientists, engineers and experts in a dynamic environmentto make the site run smoothly and compliantly from day one, dedicated to contributing to the development of scalable quantum computers based on silicon technology.

Our Team

Since 2021 our team has been listed every year in the “Top 100 Startups worth watching” in the EE Times, and our technology breakthroughs have been featured in The Telegraph, BBC and the New Statesman. Our founders are internationally renowned researchers from UCL and Oxford University who have pioneered the development of qubits and quantum computing architectures. Our chairman is the co-founder of Cadence and Synopsys, the two leading companies in the area of Electronic Design Automation. We’re backed by a team of top-tier investors, and we have recently closed our Series C funding of $160 million.

Requirements

• PhD degree in physics, engineering or related field.
• Proven record of experience in characterisation of nanoelectronic devices.
• Proficiency with Python
• Expertise in radiofrequency or microwave electronics
• Ability to independently design and carry out complex experiments; perform data analysis and prepare technical reports and presentations.
• Strong collaborative approach with good communication and interpersonal skills
• An inquisitive nature and logical approach to problem solving

Nice to Have

• Experimental experience with semiconductor quantum dots.
• Experience in development of software interfaces to hardware/instrumentation.
• Experience leading research teams.

Benefits

• Be part of a creative, world-leading team
• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• Choice of laptop