Quantum Engineer - Characterisation and Benchmarking

QpiAI; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

QpiAI in Bengaluru seeks a Quantum Characterization Engineer to join our hardware team. You will design, implement and analyze experiments to characterize superconducting quantum devices, focusing on coherence times and gate fidelities. Proficiency with cryogenic systems, microwave electronics, and data analysis in Python or MATLAB is required. Publications and DoE reporting are a plus.

The role offers hands-on work with cutting-edge quantum hardware in a collaborative research setting at QpiAI.

Qualifications

• MSc/MTech/PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a focus on quantum mechanics or quantum technology.
• Experience designing experimental setups and performing quantum measurements (superconducting qubits, cold atoms).
• Knowledge of cryogenic systems and microwave electronics for superconducting qubit device characterization.
• Experience with data analysis software and programming languages such as Python, MATLAB.
• Publications in peer‑reviewed journals or conferences in quantum technology is a plus.
• Experience in writing analysis reports to help define DoE and experimentation plans is a plus.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and analyze experiments to characterize the performance of quantum devices, such as superconducting qubits.
• Characterize coherence times, gate fidelities, quantum state and process tomography.
• Maintain and optimize cryogenic experimental apparatus to ensure reliable measurements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

MSc/MTech/PhD in Physics/EE/Materials Science

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

At QpiAI, we are leading effort in discovering most optimal AI and Quantum systems in Life sciences, Healthcare, Transportation, Finance, Industrial, Space technologies. QpiAI is building a full-stack Enterprise Quantum Computer with integrated Quantum software and Quantum Hardware solutions.

QpiAI Quantum hardware team is responsible for designing and charaterisation of Quantum Processor, Cryogenic Quantum Control Circuits, RF Control Hardware and QpiAI ASGP.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Quantum Characterization Engineer to join our cutting-edge research and development team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in quantum measurements, electrical engineering, and materials science, with a particular focus on the characterization of quantum devices. This role involves the design, implementation, and analysis of experiments to characterize the performance of quantum devices, such as superconducting qubits.

Requirements

MSc/M.Tech/PhD Degree in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or a related field with a focus on quantum mechanics or quantum technology.

• Experience with designing and implementing experimental setups, performing quantum measurements using platforms such as superconducting qubits, cold atoms. Strong skill set including cryogenic systems, microwave electronics, for superconducting qubit device characterization is a plus
• Develop and implement experimental protocols for measuring device parameters such as coherence times, gate fidelities, quantum state and process tomography.
• Knowledge and strong understanding of circuit QED, error-correction schemes preferably in superconducting qubits.
• Proven track record of successful projects involving superconducting materials and devices.
• Maintain and optimize cryogenic experimental apparatus to ensure reliable and accurate measurements.
• Experience with data analysis software and programming languages such as Python, MATLAB, or similar tools.
• Publications in peer-reviewed journals or conference presentations in the field of quantum technology is a plus.
• Experience in writing analysis reports to help the definition of DoE and improvement plan for experimentation plan is a plus.
• Good problem solving and communication skills.