Customer Support Physicist- Chicago

Quantum Machines Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Quantum Machines is seeking a highly experienced Support Engineer with hands-on lab experience. You will own end-to-end support for global customers, troubleshoot complex experiments, and collaborate with R&D to deliver robust, long-term solutions.

The role requires MSc in experimental physics, strong Python skills, and English communication. Willingness to travel and work with global teams is essential.

Qualifications

• MSc or equivalent in experimental physics, hands-on experience required.
• Proficiency in Python is required.
• Experience with working in a Linux environment is advantageous.
• Basic knowledge of IT and computer networks is advantageous.
• Passionate about technology and quick to learn new tech.
• Independent, responsible, self-motivated with a can-do attitude.
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Own and provide end-to-end support to our global customers.
• Communicate and troubleshoot with the customer to understand the issue and root cause across quantum modalities.
• Investigate with R&D teams to resolve issues and implement long-term solutions.
• Suggest and communicate a workaround to the user.
• Research and identify solutions to recurrent software and hardware issues.
• Maintain ongoing communication and ensure customer satisfaction.
• Gain deep understanding of our quantum control system and known issues.
• Support hardware installations at customer sites.
• Travel globally to customer sites to resolve issues.
• Document technical knowledge and issue resolution procedures.

Skills

Python

Lab experience

English communication

Education

MSc in experimental physics

Tools

Linux environment

Networking basics

Job description

Quantum Machines is a global leader in control systems for quantum computing, a field on the verge of exponential growth.Our innovative hardware and software mark a groundbreaking approach in quantum computer control, scaling from individual qubits to expansive arrays of thousands.At the core of QM lies a passionate and ambitious team committed to reshaping the construction and operation of quantum computers.Our work is fueled by a deep understanding of customer needs, driving us to deliver unparalleled solutions in this revolutionary field.

We are looking for a highly experienced Support Engineer with hands-on lab experience who embodies ambition and positivity. Someone who can passionately take ownership of their responsibilities, collaborating effectively with remote teams to not only meet but exceed our objectives and fulfill the evolving needs of our expanding customer base.

Responsibilities:

• Own and provide end-to-end support to our global customers
• Communicate and troubleshoot with the customer to understand the real issue and identify its root cause. This requires understanding the customer’s experiments and setup across various quantum modalities
• Investigate and digest the issue in-house and work closely with the R&D teams to solve the issue and obtain a long-term solution
• Suggest and communicate a workaround to the user
• Research and identify solutions to recurrent software and hardware issues
• Manage ongoing communication and ensure customer satisfaction
• Gain a deep understanding of our ever-evolving, state-of-the-art quantum control system.
• Maintain a profound understanding of the system’s known issues
• Support hardware installations
• Travel globally to customer sites and resolve issues
• Document technical knowledge and issue resolution procedures

Requirements:

• MSc or equivalent in experimental physics, with hands-on experience - Must
• Proficiency in Python – Must
• Experience with working in a Linux environment – Advantage
• Basic knowledge of IT and specifically computer networks – Advantage
• Passionate about technology and able to dive into new technologies quickly
• Independent, responsible, self-motivated with a can-do attitude, who loves to solve problems
• Excellent verbal and written skills in English