Lead Quantum Device Design for Superconducting Qubits

WD; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 185,000 - 246,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life, disability insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Transit benefits

Job summary

WD is hiring a Quantum Device Design Engineering Scientist in California to lead research on superconducting qubit devices and packaging for complex QPU assemblies. You will design, simulate, and refine qubit hardware, collaborating with measurement and materials teams to improve performance and scalability.

The role requires a PhD and strong programming skills, with opportunities to publish results and contribute to a cutting-edge quantum hardware stack.

Qualifications

• PhD required in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related field.
• Experience in device nanofabrication challenges and low-temperature characterization of superconducting qubits.
• Experience in design and EM simulation of superconducting qubit devices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and execute research projects in quantum computing superconducting qubit device design.
• Design and EM simulate packaging solutions for qubit chips and chiplets.
• Collaborate with product teams and publish findings at conferences.

Skills

Python

Rust

TCL

C

Education

PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science or related

Tools

EM simulation tools

Device nanofabrication

Job description

WD is hiring a Quantum Device Design Engineering Scientist in California to lead research on superconducting qubit devices and packaging for complex QPU assemblies. You will design, simulate, and refine qubit hardware, collaborating with measurement and materials teams to improve performance and scalability.

The role requires a PhD and strong programming skills, with opportunities to publish results and contribute to a cutting-edge quantum hardware stack.