Quantum Gate Engineer — Full‑Stack QPU Innovator

IQM Quantum Computers; Espoo; Hybrid; EUR 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Flat hierarchy

Job summary

IQM Quantum Computers seeks a Quantum Engineer (Junior to Senior) to join our Gates team in Espoo, Finland, or Munich, Germany. You’ll work on quantum gate implementations for superconducting processors, developing single- and two-qubit gates, and advancing calibration and benchmarking.

You’ll collaborate across design, fabrication, software, theory, and experimental teams, mentor juniors at senior levels, and contribute to scalable R&D in a fast-growing ecosystem.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with quantum gate control and superconducting qubits is required.
• Experience with calibrations, benchmarking, and gate fidelity analysis is essential.
• Strong programming in Python for quantum control workflows is expected.
• Excellent documentation and communication skills are needed.
• Independent problem-solving and ability to collaborate across teams are crucial.

Responsibilities

• Develop single- and two-qubit gates and refine gate implementations.
• Create calibration and characterization routines for quantum processors.
• Analyze gate fidelities and address physical limitations.
• Collaborate across design, fabrication, software, theory and experimental teams to boost QPU performance.
• Contribute to efforts toward full quantum error correction.
• Senior staff may mentor junior team members and lead focus-area initiatives.

Skills

Gate-based QC

Python

Analytical skills

Independent problem‑solving

Documentation

Education

M.Sc. in Physics/Quantum Engineering

Ph.D. in Physics/Quantum tech

Postdoc or equivalent experience

Tools

Git

Job description

IQM Quantum Computers seeks a Quantum Engineer (Junior to Senior) to join our Gates team in Espoo, Finland, or Munich, Germany. You’ll work on quantum gate implementations for superconducting processors, developing single- and two-qubit gates, and advancing calibration and benchmarking.

You’ll collaborate across design, fabrication, software, theory, and experimental teams, mentor juniors at senior levels, and contribute to scalable R&D in a fast-growing ecosystem.