Experimental Quantum Physicist - Noise & Qubit Diagnostics

Superlinear; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 240,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity in the company

Medical, dental, and 401(k)

Job summary

Superlinear Computing in Palo Alto is seeking a physics‑focused experimentalist to own calibration and readout of superconducting quantum systems. You will work across our Chicago lab and Palo Alto bench, tackling noise mechanisms and entropy sources with rigorous statistics.

You should have a Master’s (PhD preferred) in experimental physics or quantum optics, a proven record of noise characterization, and patience for hands‑on work in a small company. Travel to the Chicago lab will be required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in experimental physics, quantum optics, or precision measurement.
• PhD preferred.
• Proven noise characterization in a real measurement chain with statistical defense.
• Willingness to travel to Chicago lab for hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Physics-level investigation of noise sources with rigorous statistics.
• Characterization of entropy sources being developed.
• Develop figures of merit for ML-driven characterization pipelines.

Skills

Noise characterization

Statistics

ML on measurement streams

Education

Master’s degree in experimental physics, quantum optics, or precision measurement

PhD preferred

Tools

Quantum Machines OPX

Qblox

QICK

Job description

Superlinear Computing in Palo Alto is seeking a physics‑focused experimentalist to own calibration and readout of superconducting quantum systems. You will work across our Chicago lab and Palo Alto bench, tackling noise mechanisms and entropy sources with rigorous statistics.

You should have a Master’s (PhD preferred) in experimental physics or quantum optics, a proven record of noise characterization, and patience for hands‑on work in a small company. Travel to the Chicago lab will be required.