Experimental Quantum Demonstration Scientist

IBM; Town of Yorktown (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

IBM Quantum in Yorktown Heights, NY, seeks an Experimental Research Scientist to push the frontier of quantum computing by developing first-of-a-kind demonstrations that extend IBM's quantum processors.

You will collaborate with theorists, experimentalists, and software engineers to design and execute reference-class experiments, apply error mitigation and quantum control techniques, and contribute to a robust, scalable quantum computing stack.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of relevant research experience in experimental quantum computing, simulation, or control.
• Proven record of research and publication.
• Programming experience (Python preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement novel quantum hardware demonstrations, showcasing new capabilities that expand the reach of IBM’s quantum systems.
• Collaborate closely with theorists, experimental physicists, and software engineers to design and execute groundbreaking, advantage-scale experiments.
• Leverage advanced quantum technologies such as error mitigation, dynamic circuits, high-performance computing integrations, and quantum error correction.
• Apply deep knowledge of device physics to optimize experimental performance and influence the design of next-generation quantum hardware.
• Contribute to the advancement of the full quantum computing technology stack, ensuring that quantum computing becomes more usable, robust, and scalable.
• Engage collaboratively within a research and development environment, participate in executive speaker sessions, and demonstrate strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Skills

Python

Quantum computing

Experimentation

Git/GitHub

Qiskit

Education

Doctoral degree in a relevant field

Tools

Qiskit

Git

Job description

IBM Quantum in Yorktown Heights, NY, seeks an Experimental Research Scientist to push the frontier of quantum computing by developing first-of-a-kind demonstrations that extend IBM's quantum processors.

You will collaborate with theorists, experimentalists, and software engineers to design and execute reference-class experiments, apply error mitigation and quantum control techniques, and contribute to a robust, scalable quantum computing stack.