Quantum memory Engineer

SuperQ Technologies India Pvt Ltd; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

SuperQ Technologies India Pvt Ltd in Bengaluru seeks a Quantum Memory Engineer to design, optimize, and validate memory modules that preserve quantum states for scalable quantum networks.

The role bridges quantum optics, AMO physics, and solid-state materials, involving testbeds, spin manipulation, and integration with photonic hardware. A PhD and hands-on lab experience are essential.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or related field.
• Hands-on experience with solid-state quantum systems (diamond color centers or rare-earth-doped materials) or atomic vapor cells.
• Lab skills in laser spectroscopy, quantum optical characterization, cryogenic systems, and microwave/RF control sequences (Rabi, Ramsey).

Responsibilities

• Build and operate quantum memory testbeds and cryogenic hardware setups.
• Run pulsed optical and microwave/RF experiments to manipulate spin registers or light-matter interfaces.
• Model and simulate device parameters such as storage efficiency and added noise using tools like COMSOL, Lumerical, Python, or MATLAB.
• Integrate memory modules with lasers, single-photon detectors, modulators, and telecom networks.
• Document results, contribute to journals, file patent applications, and support field trials.

Skills

Quantum memory

AMO physics

Laser spectroscopy

Cryogenics

Education

PhD in Physics/Applied Physics/EE/Optical Engineering

Tools

COMSOL

Lumerical

Python

MATLAB

Job description

A Quantum Memory Engineer (or Quantum Memory Physicist/Scientist) designs, builds, and optimizes hardware that records, stores, and retrieves fragile quantum states without breaking their quantum properties.

Role Overview

This specialized engineering and research role bridges quantum optics, atomic/molecular/optical (AMO) physics, and solid-state materials. The main goal is creating reliable quantum memory modules—a critical building block for scaling quantum networks, distributed quantum computing, and quantum repeaters.

Key Responsibilities

Build and Operate Testbeds: Own day-to-day operations of quantum memory testbeds and cryogenic or sub-Kelvin hardware setups.

Run Experiments: Execute pulsed optical and microwave/RF experiments to manipulate electron-nuclear spin registers or light-matter interfaces.

Model and Simulate: Simulate device parameters like absorption, storage efficiency, and added noise using tools like COMSOL, Lumerical, Python, or MATLAB.

System Integration: Integrate memory modules with broader hardware setups such as lasers, single-photon detectors, modulators, and telecommunication networks.

Documentation and R&D: Record scientific results, contribute to peer-reviewed journals, file patent applications, and support field trials.

Requirements and Qualifications

Education: Typically requires a Ph.D. in Physics, Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, or a closely related field.

Technical Expertise: Hands-on experience with solid-state quantum systems (like diamond color centers or rare-earth-doped materials) or atomic vapor cells.

Lab Skills: Proficiency in laser spectroscopy, quantum optical characterization, cryogenic systems, and microwave/RF control sequences (e.g., Rabi, Ramsey oscillations).