Quantum Control Physicist- Chicago

Quantum Machines; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading quantum technology firm is seeking a Quantum Control Physicist in Chicago, IL. This role involves working closely with customers to design and optimize quantum control workflows on real hardware. Candidates should have a Master/PhD in quantum physics and a strong background in machine learning, deep learning, and Python. The position focuses on troubleshooting and providing technical guidance while collaborating cross-functionally to ensure successful implementation of quantum experiments. Join us to contribute to groundbreaking quantum solutions.

Qualifications

• Master/PhD in quantum physics with 4+ years of experimental quantum physics/computing experience.
• Strong background in machine learning and deep learning.
• Solid software engineering fundamentals, including Git workflows.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand experimental goals and system constraints.
• Design, implement, and optimize quantum control workflows for customer applications.
• Troubleshoot software and system-level issues on real quantum hardware.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Python proficiency

Problem-solving

Education

Master/PhD in quantum physics

PhD/Master in Computer/SW Engineering or related fields

Tools

Python

Job description

Quantum Machines is looking for a Quantum Control Physicist to work closely with customers to design, optimize, and troubleshoot advanced quantum control workflows on real quantum hardware. In this role, you will serve as a technical bridge between customer use cases, experimental requirements, and robust software solutions, ensuring customers successfully deploy and scale quantum experiments using Quantum Machines’ platform.

You'll work at the intersection of quantum physics and software engineering, translating complex calibration requirements into robust automation frameworks. This position offers unprecedented exposure to diverse qubit types and quantum architectures, enabling you to create groundbreaking calibration solutions while helping customers implement quantum computing experiments.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with customers to understand experimental goals and system constraints.
• Design, implement, and optimize quantum control workflows for customer applications.
• Troubleshoot software, system-level, and experiment-integration issues on real quantum hardware.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and best practices to ensure customer success.
• Develop and maintain Python-based applications, tools, and examples aligned with scalable software architectures.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with product, R&D, and hardware teams, relaying customer feedback and leading technical implementations.
• Design and optimize automated calibration workflows and contribute to customer training materials.

Requirements

• Master/PhD in quantum physics with 4+ years of experimental quantum physics/computing experience.
• PhD/Master in quantum physics, Computer/SW Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Quantum Information Science, or a related field. 4+ years of experimental quantum physics/computing experience.
• Strong background in Machine learning, Deep learning.
• Strong Python proficiency, including scientific or systems-oriented codebases.
• Solid software engineering fundamentals (architecture, Git workflows, testing, code review).
• Strong problem‑solving skills and customer‑focused mindset; ability to work independently and in multidisciplinary teams.
• Proven software development track record and excellent technical communication skills.