Quantum Cryoprober Engineer

Intel Corporation; Hillsboro (OR); On-site; USD 142,000 - 269,000; Full time

Job summary

Intel Corporation’s Quantum Computing Group is seeking a talented Quantum Cryoprober Engineer to characterize quantum devices using state-of-the-art cryoprobers in Silicon. The role focuses on electrical measurements, data analysis, and delivering actionable feedback to improve device performance.

You will work closely with the Fab Integration and Quantum Measurement Lab, take ownership of tools and upgrades, and develop coding skills to support measurement processes.

Qualifications

• PhD in Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of hands-on electrical device measurements experience in a semiconductor setting.
• Demonstrated understanding of hands-on electrical testing at room temperature.
• Strong understanding of transistor and quantum dot operation.
• Experience with cryogenic measurements is strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in coding in support of measurement processes (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).
• Prior experience working with quantum dots and spin qubits.
• Familiarity with quantum computing principles and quantum device characterization.
• Experience in a collaborative research or engineering environment.
• Excellent organizational, data analysis, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Characterize quantum devices using Intel’s quantum cryoprobers.
• Conduct electrical measurements and perform detailed data collection and interpretation.
• Provide actionable feedback to the Fab Integration team to improve device performance.
• Collaborate with the Quantum Measurement Lab to advance quantum device operation.
• Take ownership of tools, manage tool upgrades, and ensure optimal performance.
• Work closely with the Quantum Group’s Integration, Theory, and Qubit Measurement teams.
• Develop and maintain coding skills to support measurement processes and data analysis.

Skills

Electrical measurements

Data analysis

Coding skills

Education

PhD in Physics / Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Job Details:

Job Description:

About the Role

Intel’sQuantum Computing Groupis seeking a talented and motivatedQuantum Cryoprober Engineerto join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for characterizing quantum devices using Intel’s state-of-the-artquantum cryoprobers, focusing onquantum dots and spin qubits in Silicon (Si).

Your analysis and findings will play a critical role in providing valuable feedback to both theFab Integration teamto drive improved device performance, and theQuantum Measurement Labto further advance quantum device operation.

Key Responsibilities

• Characterize quantum devices using Intel’s quantum cryoprobers.

• Conduct electrical measurements and perform detailed data collection and interpretation.

• Provide actionable feedback to the Fab Integration team to improve device performance.

• Collaborate with the Quantum Measurement Lab to advance quantum device operation.

• Take ownership of tools, manage tool upgrades , and ensure optimal performance.

• Work closely with the Quantum Group’s Integration, Theory, and Qubit Measurement teams.

• Develop and maintain coding skills to support measurement processes and data analysis.

Please note that this position requiresregular onsite presenceto fulfill essential job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• PhDin Physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.

• Minimum of5 yearsof hands-on electrical device measurements experience in asemiconductor setting.

• Demonstrated understanding ofhands‑on electrical testingat room temperature.

• Strong understanding oftransistor and quantum dot operation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience withcryogenic measurementsis strongly preferred.

• Proficiency incodingin support of measurement processes (e.g., Python, MATLAB, or equivalent).

• Prior experience working withquantum dots and spin qubits.

• Familiarity withquantum computing principlesand quantum device characterization.

• Experience in acollaborative research or engineering environment.

• Excellentorganizational, data analysis, and communication skills.

Job Type:

Experienced Hire

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

Primary Location:

US, Oregon, Hillsboro

Posting Statement:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by local law, regulation, or ordinance.

Position of Trust

N/A

Benefits

We offer a total compensation package that ranks among the best in the industry. It consists of competitive pay, stock bonuses, and benefit programs which include health, retirement, and vacation. Find out more about the benefits of working at Intel.

Annual Salary Range for jobs which could be performed in the US: $141,910.00-269,100.00 USD

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target compensation for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific compensation range for your preferred location during the hiring process.

Work Model for this Role

This role will require an on-site presence. * Job posting details (such as work model, location or time type) are subject to change.

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